Healthcare (Healthcare Workforce)

in committee · Michigan · House Sep 1, 2026

HB 6320: Human services: adult foster care; enhanced standards on adult foster care facilities; provide for. Amends sec. 13 of 1979 PA 218 (MCL 400.713) & adds sec. 28d. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6321'26, HB 6322'26

This bill amends Michigan's Adult Foster Care Facility Licensing Act to strengthen oversight and safety standards for facilities caring for adults. It requires the state department to process licensing applications within six months, with financial penalties for delays, and mandates that applicants undergo criminal history checks through the state police and FBI. The legislation also prohibits concurrent licensing of adult foster care homes as child care homes and bars individuals with specific criminal convictions from holding licenses or having access to residents. New provisions require facilities to conduct annual anonymous resident satisfaction surveys covering areas such as staff empathy, food quality, and safety. Additionally, if unlicensed staff administer medication, the facility must hire a licensed pharmacist or registered nurse to perform semiannual reviews of drug regimens and monitor compliance. These changes take effect only if two companion bills are also enacted into law.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill strengthens oversight and safety standards for adult foster care facilities, improving protection for vulnerable adults in human services.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · Michigan · House Sep 1, 2026

HB 6293: Health: other; program to increase recruitment, placement, and retention of nurses in certain areas of this state; establish. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding pt. 27A.

Michigan House Bill 6293 establishes the MiNURSES program within the state health department to increase the recruitment, placement, and retention of primary care nurses in rural and urban underserved areas. The bill provides financial assistance for nursing education loans or scholarships to nurses who agree to a two-year service obligation working full-time in designated underserved locations. Payments are made as lump sums at the end of each year of service, funded by a new state treasury account that can receive money from various sources. An advisory commission is created to make recommendations on program operations, and the department must publish an annual report detailing the program's cost-effectiveness, successes, and challenges.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill funds nursing education and mandates placement in underserved areas to improve healthcare access and workforce retention.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Primary Care

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in committee · Michigan · House Sep 1, 2026

HB 6319: Mental health: code; definition of mental health professional; expand to include physician assistants, certified nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists-certified, and allow them to perform certain examinations. Amends (See bill).

Michigan House Bill 6319 amends the state's Mental Health Code to expand the legal definition of a "mental health professional" to include physician assistants, certified nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists. This change allows these three groups of healthcare providers to perform specific clinical functions previously reserved for physicians or psychiatrists, such as conducting physical examinations for involuntary treatment petitions and authorizing the use of physical restraints or seclusion in mental health facilities. The bill also updates related definitions and procedural requirements throughout the code to ensure these new professionals are recognized in contexts involving patient rights, court hearings, and facility safety protocols.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands the definition of mental health professionals to include PAs and NPs, increasing access to care and broadening who can perform clinical functions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Mental Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Sep 1, 2026

HB 6290: Health: other; office of primary care transformation; establish. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6289'26

Michigan House Bill 6290 establishes the Office of Primary Care Transformation within the Department of Health and Human Services to improve access to and the quality of primary care services. The office is tasked with providing technical assistance to medical practices, expanding the healthcare workforce, addressing patient social needs, and strengthening partnerships with community organizations. Additionally, the bill creates a dedicated primary care transformation fund in the state treasury to support these initiatives, with funds remaining available across fiscal years rather than lapsing. This legislation only takes effect if a related companion bill is also enacted into law.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes an office to improve primary care access and quality, expands the healthcare workforce, and creates a dedicated funding mechanism.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Primary Care

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in committee · Michigan · House Jul 14, 2026

HB 6155: Health occupations: nurses; intravenous therapy procedures; allow licensed practical nurses to perform under certain circumstances. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 17227.

This bill allows licensed practical nurses in Michigan to perform specific intravenous therapy procedures under certain conditions. To qualify, a nurse must complete a board-approved course of at least 20 hours and work under the supervision of a registered nurse, physician, or dentist. The permitted tasks include inserting peripheral IV lines in the hand, forearm, or antecubital area, starting and maintaining fluid infusions, administering IV antibiotics, and monitoring IV sites for complications. However, the law explicitly prohibits licensed practical nurses from handling central lines, blood products, chemotherapy, or total parenteral nutrition.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands the scope of practice for nurses, improving patient access to care and strengthening healthcare workforce capabilities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Jul 15, 2026

SB 1109: Health: licensing; requirement for working knowledge of the English language; eliminate for health professional licenses and registrations. Amends secs. 16174 & 17062 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16174 & 333.17062).

This bill removes the requirement for health professionals in Michigan to demonstrate a working knowledge of the English language as a condition for obtaining or maintaining a license. It directly affects individuals seeking licensure or registration in health professions by eliminating the specific clause that mandated this language proficiency. The change is made by deleting the relevant provision from the Public Health Code, ensuring that future rules cannot be created to reinstate this requirement. The bill does not alter other existing licensing standards such as age, education, or criminal background checks.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoving English language barriers for health professionals improves patient access and inclusivity, supporting the healthcare system.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing Public Health

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SB 828: Traffic control: parking; determination of disability for purpose of obtaining a disability placard by nurse practitioners; allow. Amends secs. 19a, 675, 803d & 803h of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.19a et seq.).

This bill allows nurse practitioners to determine disability status for individuals seeking parking placards in Michigan, expanding the list of medical professionals authorized to certify disabilities. The legislation amends existing vehicle code sections to include nurse practitioners alongside physicians, physician assistants, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and optometrists as qualified providers for disability determinations. It does not change the specific medical criteria for qualifying disabilities or the rules governing parking placards, but rather broadens who can officially verify that a person meets those criteria. The bill affects disabled individuals who need parking accommodations and healthcare providers who may issue these certifications.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands access to disability certification by adding nurse practitioners to authorized providers, improving healthcare service availability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SB 846: Health occupations: social workers; social worker scholarship fund; create. Creates new act.

This bill establishes a scholarship program in Michigan to help individuals who failed their social worker licensing exam on their first attempt cover the costs of retaking it. The program is designed to support people who want to become licensed bachelor's or master's social workers and are required to work in health professional shortage areas or with medically underserved populations after receiving the scholarship. Eligible candidates can receive up to $1,000 for exam-related expenses, including registration fees, study materials, and related costs like transportation or childcare, provided they submit proof of residency and a commitment to work in designated areas. The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs will manage the program, maintain a dedicated state fund for the scholarships, and publish annual reports on the number of recipients and their exam passage rates.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates scholarship fund for social worker education, expanding access to health professions education and funding exam retakes for students.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates scholarship fund to help social workers enter underserved healthcare areas, improving access to mental health and social services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood Student Financial Aid Healthcare Workforce

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passed both · Michigan · House Jun 25, 2026

HB 5644: Traffic control: parking; determination of disability for purpose of obtaining a disability placard by nurse practitioners; allow. Amends secs. 19a, 675, 803d & 803h of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.19a et seq.).

This bill allows nurse practitioners to determine disability status for individuals applying for Michigan disability parking placards, expanding the list of qualified medical professionals beyond physicians and physician assistants. The legislation amends existing vehicle code sections to include nurse practitioners alongside doctors, physician assistants, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and optometrists who can certify a person's disability. The bill does not change the specific medical criteria for qualifying disabilities or the process for obtaining parking placards, but it broadens who can officially verify that a person meets those criteria. This change affects disabled individuals seeking parking privileges and the healthcare providers who evaluate their eligibility.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands access to disability parking placards by allowing nurse practitioners to certify disability status, improving healthcare access for patients.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 5591: Health facilities: other; licensure of freestanding hyperbaric oxygen therapy facilities; provide for. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding pt. 212. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5590'26, HB 5592'26, HB 5593'26

HB 5591 updates Michigan's Public Health Code to establish licensing requirements for freestanding hyperbaric oxygen therapy facilities (which treat conditions like non-healing wounds using pressurized oxygen). It directly affects these specialized facilities by requiring them to be accredited by approved organizations (like The Joint Commission), appoint a medical director licensed as a physician or nurse practitioner, and designate a safety coordinator. Key provisions include defining terms like "qualified health professional" and mandating compliance with NFPA 99 fire safety standards. The bill does not change patient access but sets new operational standards for facility operators. (Note: This bill is pending and requires companion bills HB 5590-5593 to take effect.)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes licensing requirements for hyperbaric oxygen therapy facilities to ensure safety, quality, and medical oversight, strengthening healthcare infrastructure for specialized treatments.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing Public Health

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