2016 House Bill 5400 / Public Act 499

Expand scope of practice for nurses

Introduced in the House

Feb. 23, 2016

Introduced by Rep. Ken Yonker (R-72)

To expand the “scope of practice” allowed for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (including nurse-midwives, nurse practitioners, or clinical nurse specialists), so they can provide more medical services without being under the direct supervision of a physician, including prescribing drugs and making house calls or "doctor's rounds" in a hospital.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Sept. 20, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 29, 2016

Passed in the House 102 to 5 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 30, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Dec. 7, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 14, 2016

Passed in the Senate 36 to 1 (details)

To expand the “scope of practice” allowed for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (including nurse-midwives, nurse practitioners, or clinical nurse specialists), so they can provide more medical services without being under the direct supervision of a physician, including prescribing drugs and making house calls or "doctor's rounds" in a hospital.

Received in the House

Dec. 14, 2016

Dec. 15, 2016

Passed in the House 101 to 7 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 31, 2016