Health occupations: respiratory therapists; licensure for respiratory therapists; modify. Amends secs. 16204, 16344, 18701, 18703, 18707 & 18709 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16204 et seq.) & adds secs. 18710 & 18712.

This bill proposes changes to Michigan's Public Health Code to update the licensure requirements for respiratory therapists. It directly affects individuals seeking to become licensed respiratory therapists and the state agencies responsible for overseeing their certification. The legislation modifies existing sections of the law and adds new provisions to clarify or adjust how these professionals are regulated. By altering specific statutes within the public health code, the bill aims to formalize the standards for practicing respiratory therapy in the state.