Medical certification process modifications for death records
Summary
Michigan HB4077 amends sections 2804, 2843, 2843b, 2844, and 16221 of the Public Health Code (1978 PA 368, MCL 333.2804 et seq.) to modify the medical certification process for death records. The bill received unanimous Senate passage (36-0) and near-unanimous House passage (106-2) before being signed by the Governor with immediate effect.
What changed
Michigan HB4077 modifies the medical certification process for death records by amending five sections of the Public Health Code (1978 PA 368). The bill, sponsored by Representative Julie Rogers and 20 co-sponsors, passed the House 106-2 and the Senate unanimously with immediate effect on March 18, 2026.
Healthcare providers, medical examiners, and government agencies responsible for death record certification should review their current procedures and update internal protocols to align with the amended sections. The modifications affect medical examiner duties under section 16221 and vital records handling under sections 2804, 2843, 2843b, and 2844. Entities should consult the chaptered bill text for specific compliance requirements and implementation guidance.
What to do next
- Review updated procedures under amended sections 2804, 2843, 2843b, 2844, and 16221 of MCL 333.2804 et seq.
- Update internal protocols for medical certification of death records to align with amendments
- Consult chaptered bill text for specific new requirements affecting medical examiner duties
Source document (simplified)
ChangeBridge / Michigan / HB4077 Signed by Governor HB4077 House Bill Signed by Governor 2026-03-18
Health: medical examiners; process for medical certification of a death record; modify. Amends secs. 2804, 2843, 2843b, 2844 & 16221 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2804 et seq.).
Bill Details
State Michigan
Session 103rd Legislature
Chamber House
Official Source legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2...
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Sponsors
Julie Rogers (Rep - D) Douglas Wozniak (Rep - R) Pat Outman (Rep - R) Kathy Schmaltz (Rep - R) Carrie Rheingans (Rep - D) Donavan McKinney (Rep - D) Erin Byrnes (Rep - D) Joey Andrews (Rep - D) Jason Hoskins (Rep - D) Morgan Foreman (Rep - D) Matt Longjohn (Rep - D) Mike McFall (Rep - D) Carol Glanville (Rep - D) Jennifer Conlin (Rep - D) Reggie Miller (Rep - D) Cynthia Neeley (Rep - D) Samantha Steckloff (Rep - D) Julie Brixie (Rep - D) Penelope Tsernoglou (Rep - D) Jason Morgan (Rep - D) Curtis VanderWall (Rep - R)
Action History
2026-03-18 H Assigned Pa 003'26 With Immediate Effect 2026-03-18 H Filed With Secretary Of State 03/17/2026 01:15 Pm 2026-03-18 H Approved By The Governor 03/17/2026 10:30 Am 2026-03-10 H Presented To The Governor 03/09/2026 01:00 Pm 2026-03-05 H Bill Ordered Enrolled 2026-03-05 H Full Title Agreed To 2026-03-05 H Returned From Senate Without Amendment With Immediate Effect And Full Title 2026-03-04 S Returned To House 2026-03-04 S Inserted Full Title 2026-03-04 S Passed; Given Immediate Effect Roll Call # 19 Yeas 36 Nays 0 Excused 1 Not Voting 0 2026-02-18 S Placed On Order Of Third Reading 2026-02-18 S Reported By Committee Of The Whole Favorably Without Amendment(s) 2025-11-13 S Referred To Committee Of The Whole 2025-11-13 S Reported Favorably Without Amendment 11/12/2025 2025-04-29 S Referred To Committee On Health Policy 2025-04-29 S Passed By House With Immediate Effect 2025-04-22 H Transmitted 2025-04-22 H Passed; Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #57 Yeas 106 Nays 2 Excused 0 Not Voting 2 2025-04-22 H Read A Third Time 2025-04-22 H Placed On Immediate Passage 2025-04-22 H Placed On Third Reading 2025-04-22 H Read A Second Time 2025-03-12 H Referred To Second Reading 2025-03-12 H Reported With Recommendation Without Amendment 2025-02-13 H Bill Electronically Reproduced 02/12/2025 2025-02-12 H Referred To Committee On Health Policy 2025-02-12 H Read A First Time 2025-02-12 H Introduced By Representative Rep. Julie Rogers
Votes
2025-03-12 Reported With Recommendation Without Amendment Yea: 15 Nay: 0 2025-04-22 House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #57 Yea: 106 Nay: 2 2025-11-13 Reported Favorably Without Amendment 11/12/2025 Yea: 8 Nay: 0 2026-03-04 Senate Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call # 19 Yea: 36 Nay: 0
Committee Referrals
2025-02-12 H Health Policy 2025-04-29 S Health Policy
Bill Text Versions
2025-02-12 Introduced 2025-04-22 Engrossed 2026-03-04 Engrossed 2026-03-09 Enrolled 2026-03-17 Chaptered
Subjects
Health: medical examiners Records: death Records: vital records Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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