Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 6319 — Mental health: code; definition of mental health professional; expand to include physician assistants, certified nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists-certified, and allow them to perform certain examinations. Amends (See bill).

Last action — bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced September 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill expands the definition of mental health professionals.

This legislation broadens the definition of mental health professionals to include certain healthcare providers. It allows physician assistants, certified nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists to perform specific examinations.

What this means for you
  • Healthcare: This means more healthcare providers can perform mental health examinations, potentially improving access to mental health services.

Summary

Mental health: code; definition of mental health professional; expand to include physician assistants, certified nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists-certified, and allow them to perform certain examinations. Amends (See bill).

Bill Text

Action History

  1. bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026

Sponsors

  • Carrie Rheingans · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Carrie Rheingans

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 6319 do?
Mental health: code; definition of mental health professional; expand to include physician assistants, certified nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists-certified, and allow them to perform certain examinations. Amends (See bill).
Who sponsors HB 6319?
HB 6319 is sponsored by Carrie Rheingans.
What is the current status of HB 6319?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced September 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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