Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan HB6293: 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.
Status: In committee, August 27, 2026
What the bill says
To amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding part 27A.
From the introduced text, August 27, 2026:
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding part 27A. the people of the state of michigan enact: PART 27A NURSING RECRUITMENT PROGRAM Sec. 2731. (1) As used in this part: (a) "MiNURSES advisory commission" or "advisory commission" means the MiNURSES advisory commission created in section 2738. (b) "MiNURSES program" or "program" means the Michigan nurses in urban, rural, and socioeconomically challenged settings program created in section 2733. (c) "Nurse" means all of the following: (i) An advanced practice registered nurse as that term is defined in section 17201. (ii) A registered professional nurse as that term is defined in section 17201. (iii) An individual who is licensed to practice as a licensed practice nurse under part 172 (d) "Primary care" means the specialties of family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics, psychiatry, or emergency medicine. (e) "Rural or urban underserved area" means a geographic area, population group, or health facility designated by the department under section 2737. (f) "Service obligation" means a contractual obligation meeting the requirements of section 2735. (2) In addition, article 1 contains general definitions and principles of construction applicable to all articles in this code. Sec. 2733. (1) The Michigan nurses in urban, rural, and socioeconomically challenged settings program is created in the department to increase the …
Sponsors
- Foreman, Morgan (D, 33) · primary sponsor
- Longjohn, Matt (D, 40)
- Fitzgerald, John (D, 83)
- Martus, Jasper (D, 69)
- Rheingans, Carrie (D, 47)
- Conlin, Jennifer (D, 48)
- Wilson, Jimmie (D, 32)
- Price, Natalie (D, 6)
- Paiz, Veronica (D, 10)
- Skaggs, Phil (D, 80)
- Glanville, Carol (D, 84)
- Miller, Reggie (D, 31)
Latest actions
- : bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
- : referred to Committee on Health Policy
- : read a first time
- : introduced by Representative Rep. Morgan Foreman
Subjects: Health: other, Health occupations: nurses, State agencies (existing): health and human services
Common questions
- What is HB6293?
- HB6293 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): 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.
- What does HB6293 do?
- In its own words: To amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding part 27A.
- What is the status of HB6293?
- In committee as of August 27, 2026. Latest action: bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026 (August 27, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB6293?
- Foreman, Morgan (D, 33), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB6293?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-6293
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