Health occupations: physical therapists; licensing process; modify to incorporate physical therapy licensing compact. Amends sec. 17801 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17801) & adds secs. 17820a & 17820b.

This bill updates Michigan's physical therapy laws to allow the state to join the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact. It authorizes individuals licensed in other compact states to practice physical therapy and work as physical therapist assistants in Michigan without obtaining a separate state license. The law treats these out-of-state compact license holders the same as those currently licensed in Michigan for all legal and professional purposes. This change aims to create a more unified licensing system across participating states while maintaining existing state standards.