Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 1 R cosponsors

SB 297 — 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

Last action — referred to Committee on Government Operations

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced April 15, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 48% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

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

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

4 added · 3 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of SB 297, a few lines have been added to clarify the intent of the bill. At the same time, some previous lines were removed to streamline the language and make it easier to understand. These changes are important because they enhance transparency and ensure that the bill's objectives are communicated more clearly to the public and lawmakers alike.

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SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO.
SB-297, As Passed Senate, April 15, 2026 SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO.
EMR S02264'25 (S-1) wr158q 1 (b) "Registered professional nurse's predetermined work schedule" means that term as defined in section 21526.
EMR S02264'25 (S-1)_SB297_APS_1 52tem0 1 (b) "Registered professional nurse's predetermined work schedule" means that term as defined in section 21526.
(2) The department may deny an application for a license or certification based on a finding of a condition or practice that would constitute a violation of this article if the applicant were EMR S02264'25 (S-1) wr158q 1 a licensee.
(2) The department may deny an application for a license or certification based on a finding of a condition or practice that would constitute a violation of this article if the applicant were EMR S02264'25 (S-1)_SB297_APS_1 52tem0 1 a licensee.
Final Page EMR S02264'25 (S-1) wr158q
Final Page EMR S02264'25 (S-1)_SB297_APS_1 52tem0
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Action History

  1. referred to Committee on Government Operations

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on · 16 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

PASSED

Passed 21 Yea · 16 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 19000
Republican 21500
Unaffiliated 0100
Total 211600
% of votes cast 57%43%0%0%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
Outman — Nay
Darrin Camilleri Democrat Yea
Dayna Polehanki Democrat Yea
Erika Geiss Democrat Yea
Jeff Irwin Democrat Yea
Jeremy Moss Democrat Yea
John Cherry Democrat Yea
Kevin Hertel Democrat Yea
Mallory McMorrow Democrat Yea
Mary Cavanagh Democrat Yea
Paul Wojno Democrat Yea
Rosemary Bayer Democrat Yea
Sam Singh Democrat Yea
Sarah Anthony Democrat Yea
Sean McCann Democrat Yea
Stephanie Chang Democrat Yea
Sue Shink Democrat Yea
Sylvia Santana Democrat Yea
Veronica Klinefelt Democrat Yea
Winnie Brinks Democrat Yea
Aric Nesbitt Republican Nay
Dan Lauwers Republican Nay
Edward McBroom Republican Yea
Jim Runestad Republican Nay
John Damoose Republican Nay
Jon Bumstead Republican Nay
Jonathan Lindsey Republican Nay
Joseph Bellino Jr. Republican Yea
Kevin Daley Republican Nay
Lana Theis Republican Nay
Mark Huizenga Republican Nay
Michael Webber Republican Nay
Michele Hoitenga Republican Nay
Roger Hauck Republican Nay
Roger Victory Republican Nay
Ruth Johnson Republican Nay
Thomas Albert Republican Nay

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PASSED ROLL CALL # 53 YEAS 21 NAYS 16 EXCUSED 0 NOT VOTING 0

Passed 21 Yea · 16 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 19000
Republican 21600
Total 211600
% of votes cast 57%43%0%0%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
Darrin Camilleri Democrat Yea
Dayna Polehanki Democrat Yea
Erika Geiss Democrat Yea
Jeff Irwin Democrat Yea
Jeremy Moss Democrat Yea
John Cherry Democrat Yea
Kevin Hertel Democrat Yea
Mallory McMorrow Democrat Yea
Mary Cavanagh Democrat Yea
Paul Wojno Democrat Yea
Rosemary Bayer Democrat Yea
Sam Singh Democrat Yea
Sarah Anthony Democrat Yea
Sean McCann Democrat Yea
Stephanie Chang Democrat Yea
Sue Shink Democrat Yea
Sylvia Santana Democrat Yea
Veronica Klinefelt Democrat Yea
Winnie Brinks Democrat Yea
Aric Nesbitt Republican Nay
Dan Lauwers Republican Nay
Edward McBroom Republican Yea
Jim Runestad Republican Nay
John Damoose Republican Nay
Jon Bumstead Republican Nay
Jonathan Lindsey Republican Nay
Joseph Bellino Jr. Republican Yea
Kevin Daley Republican Nay
Lana Theis Republican Nay
Mark Huizenga Republican Nay
Michael Webber Republican Nay
Michele Hoitenga Republican Nay
Rick Outman Republican Nay
Roger Hauck Republican Nay
Roger Victory Republican Nay
Ruth Johnson Republican Nay
Thomas Albert Republican Nay

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Subjects

healthcare labor
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 297 do?
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
Who sponsors SB 297?
SB 297 is sponsored by Edward McBroom (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 297?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced April 15, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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