Senator Ruth Johnson​'s Press Releases

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Ruth Johnson, Sen. Lana Theis, Rep. Gina Johnsen and Rep. Donni Steele have introduced legislation to stop the state from adopting rules that create new or additional requirements for vaccine exemptions for parents. “These bills are in response to concerns that have been raised by my constituents and many other Michigan parents,” said Johnson, R-Holly. “Parents are being asked to jump through

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Ruth Johnson, R-Holly, welcomed Dr. Mary Marshall and her husband, John Marshall, to the Capitol on Wednesday night as her guests for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s 2026 State of the State address. Dr. Marshall, MD, RN, FAAFP, is the 2025 Michigan Family Physician of the Year. She is also a clinical professor at Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine and has a

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Ruth Johnson’s legislation to reform the state’s guardianship laws and help protect vulnerable individuals and their homes from guardians who might not be acting in their best interest was passed by the Michigan Senate on Thursday. “I have spoken with dozens of families who have watched helplessly as a loved one was removed from their home without a hearing, without notice and

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Senate on Tuesday approved Sen. Ruth Johnson’s legislation to ensure personal protection orders are immediately served by law enforcement officials at no cost to victims. “These long-overdue reforms are about saving lives and improving protections for all survivors of domestic violence and stalking in our state,” said Johnson, R-Holly. “People facing imminent threats of violence should never have to live in

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Ruth Johnson has sponsored legislation to have Michigan establish a clear framework in Michigan for family members or close friends to make critical medical decisions when necessary, as opposed to a court-appointed guardian. “I think most people believe this is how the system works now, but unfortunately — from a legal perspective — that is not really the case in Michigan,” said

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Senate on Tuesday passed bipartisan legislation that would enable more expectant parents to receive prenatal care in a group-based setting, such as the childbirth classes offered through CenteringPregnancy programs. Sponsored by Sens. Stephanie Chang and Ruth Johnson, Senate Bills 414 and 415 would require private insurers and Medicaid to provide coverage for group-based pregnancy support programs, which have shown significant benefits