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 Last action June 17, 2026: referred to second reading

Official bill page and text: legislature.mi.gov

Sponsors 1

Prime sponsor: Tom Kunse

Status

In committee as of June 17, 2026. The 103rd Legislature serves until the 104th convenes on January 13, 2027.

Referred to: House Health Policy (from the official referral record)

Roll-call votes 0

No roll-call votes recorded for this measure.

Timeline 6

Date	Chamber	Action
June 17, 2026	House	referred to second reading
June 17, 2026	House	reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1)
May 20, 2026	House	bill electronically reproduced May 19, 2026
May 19, 2026	House	referred to Committee on Health Policy
May 19, 2026	House	read a first time
May 19, 2026	House	introduced by Representative Rep. Tom Kunse

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