Health occupations: health professionals; referral of patients to a diagnostic center for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder; require under certain circumstances. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 16282a.
Key claim: Michigan HB5773 would require licensed health professionals to refer patients to a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder diagnostic center under specified circumstances.
Abstract
(HB5773 · 103rd Legislature) Health occupations: health professionals; referral of patients to a diagnostic center for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder; require under certain circumstances. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 16282a. Sponsor: Rep. Cam Cavitt ® + 3 co-sponsors Latest action (2026-06-03): Referred To Second Reading
Why this matters
The bill would create a new statutory referral duty for Michigan-licensed health professionals, channeling patients suspected of FASD toward specialized diagnostic centers and potentially expanding identification of a chronically under-diagnosed condition. Because the duty attaches to licensure under the Public Health Code, noncompliance could carry professional consequences, and the referral pipeline would depend on the availability and capacity of designated FASD diagnostic centers in Michigan.