2010 Senate Bill 1172 / Public Act 15

Authorize “honorary nursing license”

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 24, 2010

Introduced by Sen. Ray Basham (D-8)

To authorize granting an “honorary nursing license” to an individual who took all the required courses but couldn’t get the license due to an advanced illness.

March 3, 2010

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

March 3, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

March 9, 2010

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 10, 2010

Passed in the House 107 to 0

To authorize granting an “honorary nursing license” to an individual who took all the required courses but couldn’t get the license due to an advanced illness.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

March 18, 2010