2020 House Bill 6293 / Public Act 245

Slightly reduce coronavirus test giver restrictions during epidemic

Introduced in the House

Oct. 8, 2020

Introduced by Rep. Graham Filler (R-93)

To make explicit in statute that until the end of 2020, a coronavirus test may be administered by a “qualified licensee,” defined as a licensed pharmacist, “advanced practice registered nurse,” “registered professional nurse,” “licensed practical nurse” and a licensed “physician's assistant”.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

Oct. 13, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Passed in the House 103 to 0 (details)

To make explicit in statute that until the end of 2020, a coronavirus test may be administered by a “qualified licensee,” defined as a licensed pharmacist, “advanced practice registered nurse,” “registered professional nurse,” “licensed practical nurse” and a licensed “physician's assistant.” The bill would also make explicit that a license is not required to screen an individual receiving a test, observe self-collection of a saliva sample, temporarily storing a specimen pending its transmittal to a lab, plus certain reporting and referrals.

Received in the Senate

Oct. 13, 2020

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Oct. 21, 2020

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Nov. 5, 2020