Children: other; limited emancipation of a minor who is homeless; provide for. Creates new act.

Michigan Senate Bill 1124, introduced on July 29, 2026, aims to provide homeless or runaway youths aged 14 and older with the ability to consent to and receive medically necessary health care without parental permission. The bill defines eligible youths as those seeking shelter in basic centers or transitional living programs and specifies acceptable documentation, such as statements from school liaisons, attorneys, or two adults familiar with the individual's circumstances. Additionally, it grants young parents aged 14 and older the right to consent to medical treatment for their own children. Health care providers are protected from civil or criminal liability when treating these youths without parental consent, though they remain liable for any negligence in diagnosis or treatment. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/MI/text/SB1124/id/3454262?utm_source=openai))

MI SB1124 is a senate bill in the Michigan 103rd Legislature, sponsored by John Cherry (D), currently “Introduced” since July 29, 2026.

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The bill has been reported favorably without amendment by the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services on September 22, 2026, indicating bipartisan support for the initiative. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/MI/bill/SB1124/2025?utm_source=openai)) This support suggests a recognition of the importance of providing homeless youths with access to necessary health care services.

As of October 8, 2026, there is no significant media coverage or public opposition to the bill. The lack of coverage may indicate limited public awareness or interest in the legislation.