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MI HB6364

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/7/2022

Primary Sponsor

Sarah Lightner

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Adds supplemental nursing services agencies to the definition of "health facility or agency" requiring licensure under Michigan's Public Health Code.

  • Establishes licensing requirements for supplemental nursing services agencies, including documentation that temporary staff meet minimum licensing and training standards, qualifications matching the health facility's requirements, and employee status verification.

  • Sets licensing fee of $2,000.00 per agency license for supplemental nursing services agencies, effective until October 1, 2023.

  • Caps markup charges for supplemental nursing services agencies at 25% of the hourly wage rate for temporary nurses, nursing assistants, nurse aides, or orderlies, with exceptions for actual travel and housing costs paid directly to the worker or agency.

  • Prohibits supplemental nursing services agencies from restricting employment opportunities, charging damages or employment fees for direct hire conversions, and requires record retention for at least 5 years with department access.

Legislative Description

Health facilities: other; licensure of supplemental nursing services agencies; provide for. Amends secs. 20106, 20109 & 20161 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20106 et seq.) & adds pt. 219A.

State agencies (existing): licensing and regulatory affairs

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 09/07/2022

9/8/2022

Committee Referrals

Health Policy9/7/2022

Full Bill Text

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