Occupations: architects, professional engineers, and surveyors; requirements for firms in the practice of architecture, professional engineering, or professional surveying; modify. Amends sec. 2010 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.2010).
HB 4914 modifies Michigan's requirements for firms practicing architecture, engineering, or surveying. It changes the rule so that firms with nonlicensed owners (e.g., business partners who aren't licensed professionals) must first get approval from the state licensing department, instead of requiring two-thirds of all firm owners to be licensed. The bill also adds new reporting obligations for firms to provide the department with details about their owners, key staff, and other relevant information. Additionally, it requires firms to have a qualified "person in responsible charge" at every office location where services are provided, except for limited field offices that only review construction. These changes directly affect licensed professional firms operating in Michigan.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2025
Committee Review
Jan 2026
House Passage
Dec 2025
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
Governor
Introduced Sep 11, 2025
Last action Jan 14, 2026
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Page header tracking numbers changed from 'nwrg43' to '8q796d' and spacing adjusted in document identification lines
Minor formatting adjustments to spacing around 'HOUSE BILL NO. 4914' and 'THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT' lines
Floor votes · House Dec 17, 2025
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Actions timeline
Total actions
17
Key actions
6
Committee
5
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
upper
Jan 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
upper
Dec 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #364 Yeas 70 Nays 33 Excused 0 Not Voting 7
lower
Dec 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
substitute (H-1) adopted
lower
Dec 16, 2025
Committee
referred to second reading
lower
Dec 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1)
lower
Oct 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
recommendation concurred in
lower
Oct 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
reported with recommendation for referral to Committee on Rules
lower
Sep 11, 2025
Committee
referred to Committee on Economic Competitiveness
lower
Sep 11, 2025
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Pat Outman
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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