2016 Senate Bill 1019

Expand scope of practice for nurse anesthetists

Introduced in the Senate

June 7, 2016

Introduced by Sen. Mike Kowall (R-15)

To reduce the limitations on nurse anesthetist’s “scope of practice,” allowing them to provide anesthesia and analgesia services as the sole and independent anesthesia provider under certain conditions, and more.

Referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness

June 9, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 8, 2016

Passed in the Senate 22 to 15 (details)

Received in the House

Sept. 8, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy