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MI SB0297
Bill
AI Summary
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Protects registered professional nurses from administrative disciplinary action under the Public Health Code for refusing to work beyond their predetermined work schedule when requested by a hospital
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Adds violation of nurse overtime restrictions (section 21526) as grounds for the Department of Health to deny, limit, suspend, or revoke a hospital's license or certification
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Imposes a $1,000 administrative fine per violation on hospitals that violate the nurse overtime provisions
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Bill is contingent on passage of Senate Bill No. 296 of the 103rd Legislature (tie bar requirement)
Legislative Description
Health facilities: hospitals; mandatory overtime for nurses; prohibit except under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 20165 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20165) & adds sec. 17233. TIE BAR WITH: SB 296'25
State agencies (existing): licensing and regulatory affairs
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Regulatory Affairs
5/13/2025