MDOC; prohibit charging of inmates seeking certain healthcare services and provide kiosks at facilities for inmate requests for healthcare appointments.

Summary

The bill would stop the Department of Corrections from billing state inmates for certain medical and dental services and would require each housing unit to have a kiosk where inmates can request appointments electronically. It also mandates 24‑hour nursing staff, on‑call physicians, a single licensed dietitian for all facilities, and specific medication dispensing rules. The goal is to improve access to care and reduce financial burdens for incarcerated individuals.

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