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Senate District 3 Updates

Oct 29, 2022

Friends, Today and every day, it is an honor to serve as your State Senator in Lansing. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and concerns with me, and I look forward to seeing you around the community. Featured in this newsletter: Voters should hand-deliver...

Senate District 3 Updates

Oct 1, 2022

Friends, Fall is here in Michigan! I hope you all get a chance to enjoy the seasonal activities our great state has to offer. As always, it’s an honor serving as your state senator in Lansing. Featured in this newsletter: MDHHS urges Michiganders to get a...

Senate District 3 Updates

Sep 17, 2022

Friends, I continue to be so honored to serve as your state senator in Lansing. As we get into our newer routines with school and extracurricular activities, please keep me in mind for policy changes that could improve our district. I’m here to help! Featured...

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Senator Sylvia Santana

4 days ago

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Protecting Patients. Strengthening Accountability.

In Michigan, two important bills — SB 475 and SB 476 — are moving forward to ensure stronger protections for patients and clearer standards for our healthcare professionals.

SB 475 prohibits invasive bodily examinations on patients who are unconscious or under anesthesia unless proper consent is given or specific medical exceptions apply.

SB 476 updates the Public Health Code to clarify who qualifies as a licensed health professional — strengthening oversight and accountability across our healthcare system.

Together, these bills help safeguard patient dignity, reinforce trust in medical settings, and ensure that Michigan’s health professionals meet the highest standards of care.

I’m proud to support legislation that puts patients first and protects the rights of every individual receiving medical care in our state. ... See MoreSee Less