SB 297·MI·senate
Health facilities: hospitals; mandatory overtime for nurses; prohibit except under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 20165 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20165) & adds sec. 17233. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0296'25
Passed One ChamberFiled May 13, 2025
Sponsor: Ed McBroom (R)
Latest Action
referred to Committee on Government Operations
Apr 15, 2026
Summary
The bill makes a nurse's refusal to work beyond her scheduled hours not a basis for administrative action against the hospital under certain licensing provisions. It also creates a tiered fine schedule for hospitals that violate the overtime rule starting June 1, 2027. The measure only takes effect if companion Senate Bill 296 is enacted.
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