H Health Policy Cmte Sept 2026: EMS license for 17-yo, new anesthesia license, APRN preceptor tax credit

Do you want a 17-year-old starting your IV or giving you CPR next time you need EMS? There's a shortage, but....

How does another healthcare cost-driver strike you?

Another tax credit for Michigan's income tax code?

These could all become reality, given passage of bills heard today in the House Committee on Health Policy, Rep. Curtis VanderWall, Chair.

Bill home pages as linked will reflect any advancing progress. There, arrows allow toggling to next or previous bills in a series.

Wednesday, September 23, 2026     9:00 AM

AGENDA

HB 4832 (Rep. Prestin)
Health occupations: health professionals; licensure of anesthesiologist assistants; provide for.

HB 5488 (Rep. Witwer)
Health occupations: emergency medical services personnel; licensure of medical first responders and emergency medical technicians; allow at 17 years of age.

HB 5489 (Rep. Prestin)
Health occupations: emergency medical services personnel; licensure of medical first responders and emergency medical technicians; allow at 17 years of age.

HB 6156 (Rep. Thompson)
Individual income tax: credit; credit for certain advanced practice registered nurses who serve as a preceptor; provide for.

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