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Whiteford: Michigan House legislators continue to pursue immediate COVID-19 response today
RELEASE|December 2, 2020

State Rep. Mary Whiteford, of Casco Township, today issued the following statement as the Michigan House prepares to take up several measures to address COVID-19:

            “The Legislature is committed to a swift and immediate response to the ever-changing challenges that plague our state as a result of COVID-19. As a registered nurse, I know how important it is that we fine-tune our response often as we learn of new issues affecting Michigan patients, health care workers, hospitals, first responders and vulnerable members of our society. We responded quickly since the beginning of the pandemic and we will continue to do so over the next three weeks.”

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Some of the COVID-19 relief bills on the House’s agenda today include:

  • HB 5715 (Rep. Sheppard) Eliminates red tape to allow health care facilities to expand patient care options, such as temporary mobile facilities, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • HB 5724 (Rep. Sheppard) Allows health care professionals to provide medical services in accordance with their education, training or experience during the COVID-19 health crisis.
  • HB 5721 (Rep. Sheppard) Helps give patients uninterrupted access to medications by requiring insurers to cover 60-day emergency refills and up to a 90-day early refill during the pandemic.
  • SB 1021 (Sen. Schmidt) Expands health care services in our state by allowing licensed Canadian health professionals to work in Michigan.
  • HB 6448 (Rep. Calley) Allows critical energy infrastructure workers to return to work to assist with emerging energy needs if not displaying any primary symptoms of COVID-19.
  • HB 4342 (Rep. Paquette) Helps combat the teacher shortage brought on by the pandemic by temporarily allowing school districts to employ unlicensed substitute teachers who meet certain criteria.

Additionally, Rep. Whiteford’s HB 4042, which combats the shortage of health care workers by allowing registered and licensed nurses from other states to practice in Michigan, will be approved by the Legislature in the coming weeks.

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