Whitmer signs legislation allowing Michigan pharmacists to prescribe birth control
- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a 16-bill package that expands reproductive rights and makes contraceptives easier to access for Michigan residents.
- House Bills 5435 and 5436 allow pharmacists to prescribe birth control and require insurers to cover costs, addressing the shortage of OB/GYNs in Michigan.
- House Bill 5636 provides licensure for freestanding birth centers and creates scholarships for doula training, supporting maternal health.
- Whitmer stated, 'This new law makes it easier for individuals – especially those in underserved communities – to take charge of their health and their futures.
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