Bipartisan policies aim to improve transportation for Michiganders in a mental health crisis

By: Kyle Davidson

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: May 15, 2026

Words: 459

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Gathering in the Michigan Capitol on Wednesday, a trio of lawmakers from the House and Senate laid out their plans to establish a transportation system for individuals seeking emergency mental health treatment.

In the past month, state Sen. Mark Huizenga (R-Walker) and state Rep. Steve Frisbie (R-Battle Creek), with the support of Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit) and Rep. Amos O’Neal (D-Saginaw), introduced legislation in the House and Senate to make behavioral health transportation a Medicaid-covered …

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