Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 296: Health facilities: hospitals; mandatory overtime for nurses; prohibit except under certain circumstances. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 21526. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0297'25

Passed one chamber Last action April 15, 2026: referred to Committee on Government Operations

Plain-language summary

SB 296 is a bill introduced in the Michigan Senate on May 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Health facilities: hospitals; mandatory overtime for nurses; prohibit except under certain circumstances. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 21526. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0297'25. Primary sponsor: Stephanie Chang (Democratic). It lists 17 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 15, 2026): referred to Committee on Government Operations.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Stephanie Chang (Democratic). 17 co-sponsors.