2005 House Bill 5245 / 2006 Public Act 49

Let nurse practitioners conduct mandated physical exams

Introduced in the House

Sept. 29, 2005

Introduced by Rep. David Robertson (R-51)

To extend to certified nurse practitioners the authority to conduct physical examinations ordered by a court, board, commission, public body or officer. The bill is part of a legislative package that extends to certified nurse practitioners the authority to conduct physical examinations mandated by various statutes, which under current law must be conducted by a physician. A nurse practitioner is a type of nurse who has advanced training beyond that required for initial licensure and who has demonstrated competency through examinations.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Oct. 18, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Oct. 25, 2005

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Oct. 26, 2005

Passed in the House 104 to 3 (details)

Received in the Senate

Oct. 27, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Feb. 21, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Feb. 22, 2006

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To extend to certified nurse practitioners the authority to conduct physical examinations ordered by a court, board, commission, public body or officer. The bill is part of a legislative package that extends to certified nurse practitioners the authority to conduct physical examinations mandated by various statutes, which under current law must be conducted by a physician. A nurse practitioner is a type of nurse who has advanced training beyond that required for initial licensure and who has demonstrated competency through examinations.

Received in the House

Feb. 22, 2006

March 1, 2006

Passed in the House 103 to 4 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

March 9, 2006