Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Community and Health Systems
Administrative Rules for Substance Use Disorder Service Program
Rule Set 2025-31 LR
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Thursday, February 19, 2026
02:00 PM
G. Mennen Williams Building
1st Floor Auditorium, 525 W. Ottawa Street, Lansing, MI 48933
The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs will hold a public hearing to receive public comments on
proposed changes to the Substance Use Disorder Service Program rule set.
The proposed rules add requirements that allow self-administration of non-SUD medications for individuals with
acute and chronic conditions, remove the requirement that an individual in a methadone program has a
diagnosis of an opioid disorder for at least one year prior to admission, and to deregulate outpatient counseling
programs which also eliminates need for branch offices.
By authority conferred on the director of the department of licensing and regulatory affairs by section 6234 of the
public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.6234, and Executive Reorganization Order Nos. 1991-3, 1994-1,
1996-1, 1996-2, 1997-4, 2009-1, and 2011-4, MCL 333.26321, 333.26322, 330.3101, 445.2001, 333.26324,
333.26327, and 445.2030.
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 2/19/2026 at 05:00 PM:
Bureau of Community and Health Systems: Attention Tammy Bagby
PO Box 30664 Lansing, MI 48909
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 517-243-9351 to make arrangements.