The Michigan Legislature advanced two bills this week, while the Texas House Subcommittee on Defense and Veterans Affairs scheduled upcoming hearings. On July 3, 2026, the Michigan Senate passed House Bill 4207, which amends the state Insurance Code to exclude federal excepted benefits from health insurance policies and is now ordered enrolled. Additionally, Michigan Senate Bill 418, sponsored by Senator Kevin Hertel to modify the Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Act, saw procedural movement on July 2, 2026, including a committee discharge and the adoption of a House substitute. In Texas, the House Subcommittee on Defense and Veterans Affairs scheduled a hearing regarding veteran mental health, legal aid, and Port San Antonio redevelopment. Separately, Delaware enacted the Banking Modernization Act of 2026 on July 6, 2026, to update state financial regulations. Synthesized from 17 manifests produced by 1 source across the 50 monitored statehouse streams in the last 7 days, including health bills, public-health measures.
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Michigan Senate Bill 418 regarding child abuse and neglect prevention act modification
Senate Bill 418, sponsored by Senator Kevin Hertel, seeks to amend the Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Act (1982 PA 250). The legislation passed the Michigan Senate on September 25, 2025, with a 36-0 vote. Following its referral to the House Committee on Government Operations, the bill saw procedural movement on Jul
Michigan Legislature passes House Bill 4207 regarding health insurance excepted benefits
The Michigan Legislature has officially passed House Bill 4207, a legislative measure aimed at updating the state's Insurance Code. The bill specifically amends section 3701 of 1956 PA 218 to exclude federal excepted benefits from health insurance policies. The legislation, which is tie-barred to HB 4208, has now been