Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5985: Health occupations: pharmacists; Michigan essential health provider recruitment strategy; expand to include pharmacists. Amends secs. 2701 & 2705 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2701 & 333.2705).
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5985 is a bill introduced in the Michigan House on May 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Health occupations: pharmacists; Michigan essential health provider recruitment strategy; expand to include pharmacists. Amends secs. 2701 & 2705 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2701 & 333.2705). Primary sponsor: Tom Kunse (Republican). Most recent recorded action (June 17, 2026): referred to second reading.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Kunse | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- referred to second reading
- reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1)
- bill electronically reproduced 05/19/2026
- referred to Committee on Health Policy
- read a first time
- introduced by Representative Rep. Tom Kunse