Department of Health and Human Services
Public Health Administration
Administrative Rules for Universal Blood Lead Testing
Rule Set 2023-74 HS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Monday, September 23, 2024
09:00 AM
South Grand Tower Building Rooms 1K/1L
333 South Grand Avenue, Lansing, Michigan 48933
The Department of Health and Human Services will hold a public hearing to receive public comments on
proposed changes to the Universal Blood Lead Testing rule set.
The purpose of these rules is to follow the mandate of 2023 PA 146, MCL 333.5474d that includes the
requirement that the Department to promulgate rules for implementation that requires physicians to test, or order
a test, for children for exposure to lead at age 12 and 24 months, or, if no record of a previous test, between 24
and 72 months of age.
By authority conferred on the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services by sections 2233, 9227,
20910, and newly added 5474d of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.2233, 333.9227, 333.20910,
and 333.5474d. These rules are published on the Michigan Government web site at
The proposed rules will take effect immediately after filing with the Secretary of State. The proposed rules are
Michigan Register. Copies of these proposed rules may also be obtained by mail or email at the following email
Comments on these proposed rules may be made at the hearing, by mail, or by email at the following addresses
until 9/27/2024 at 05:00 PM:
Department of Health and Human Services Attn: Mary E. Brennan
MDHHS Grand Tower Building 235 S. Grand Avenue- 2nd Floor-Legal Affairs Administration, Lansing, MI
48933
The public hearing will be conducted in compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. If the hearing
is held at a physical location, the building will be accessible with handicap parking available. Anyone needing
assistance to take part in the hearing due to disability may call 5173354276 to make arrangements.