2005 House Bill 5247 / 2006 Public Act 41

Let nurse practitioners conduct mandated physical exams

Introduced in the House

Sept. 29, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Barb Vander Veen (R-89)

To extend to certified nurse practitioners the authority to conduct physical examinations to conduct the physical examination, and certify the required medical statement, for preplacement assessments for adoptions, which under current law must be conducted by a physician.

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 106 to 1 (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 bill pass.

Feb. 22, 2006

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To extend to certified nurse practitioners the authority to conduct physical examinations to conduct the physical examination, and certify the required medical statement, for preplacement assessments for adoptions, which under current law must be conducted by a physician.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

March 2, 2006