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MI HB5999

MI HB5999
Health facilities: hospitals; mandatory overtime for nurses; prohibit except under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 20165 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20165) & adds secs. 17233 & 21526.


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Introduced
09/26/2024
In Committee
12/18/2024
Crossed Over
12/13/2024
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

102nd Legislature

Bill Summary

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled"Public health code,"by amending section 20165 (MCL 333.20165), as amended by 2008 PA 39, and by adding sections 17233 and 21526.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Public Health Code to prohibit hospitals from requiring registered professional nurses to work more than their regularly scheduled hours, except in certain circumstances such as during a declared state of emergency, a mass casualty incident, or a temporary staffing shortage. The bill also requires hospitals to provide nurses with 8 consecutive hours of off-duty time after working 12 or more consecutive hours and prohibits hospitals from discharging or disciplining nurses who refuse to accept work assignments that exceed their scheduled hours. Hospitals that violate these provisions may be subject to administrative fines and sanctions.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Government Operations (on 12/18/2024)

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