Healthcare (Medical Licensing)

passed both · Michigan · House Jun 25, 2026

HB 4727: Probate: guardians and conservators; licensure of professional guardians and conservators; provide for. Amends secs. 5106, 5313 & 5409 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.5106 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4728'25

HB 4727 requires courts in Michigan to appoint only licensed professional guardians or conservators for individuals under legal protection (wards, developmentally disabled, or incapacitated persons). It mandates that these professionals must hold a license under Michigan's occupational code, and prohibits unlicensed employees from making medical, financial, or housing decisions for the individuals they serve. The bill also requires transparency by requiring professionals to disclose outside compensation from sources other than the ward's estate and to maintain visitation schedules for wards. These changes take effect two years after the bill's passage.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates licensed professionals for medical decisions, ensuring qualified oversight for vulnerable patients' healthcare needs.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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in committee · Michigan · House Feb 25, 2025

HB 4102: Health occupations: physical therapists; licensing process; modify to incorporate physical therapy licensing compact. Amends secs. 16335, 17801 & 17821 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16335 et seq.) & adds secs. 17820a & 17820b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4101'25

HB 4102 updates Michigan's physical therapy licensing rules to allow the state to join the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact. The bill amends existing licensing sections and adds new provisions (17820a and 17820b) to enable this participation. This change would let physical therapists licensed in Michigan or other compact states practice in Michigan without needing separate state licenses. The bill directly affects physical therapists seeking to work across state lines and Michigan residents needing physical therapy services. It creates a streamlined process for interstate practice under the compact agreement.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables physical therapists to practice across state lines via licensure compact, improving patient access to healthcare services without additional licensing barriers.92% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 29, 2025

SB 268: Health occupations: advanced practice registered nurses; scope of practice of registered professional nurses who hold specialty certifications as nurse practitioners; modify. Amends secs. 17201, 17210, 17211a & 17212 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17201 et seq.) & adds sec. 17210a.

Senate Bill 268 proposes to modify the scope of practice for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) in Michigan, specifically focusing on nurse anesthetists and nurse practitioners. It expands the authority of certified nurse anesthetists to include prescribing and administering anesthesia and analgesic agents, as well as developing and implementing care plans. These services may be provided without direct physician supervision if the nurse anesthetist meets specific experience or education requirements and participates in a patient-centered care team. The bill also allows healthcare facilities to adopt policies for these services and clarifies that it does not mandate new third-party reimbursement or worker's compensation benefits.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands APRN scope to allow independent prescribing and anesthesia care without physician supervision, improving patient access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing

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passed both · Michigan · House Jun 12, 2025

HB 4246: Health occupations: nurses; nurse licensure compact; enact. Amends secs. 16170a, 16222, 16231, 16238 & 17201 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16170a et seq.) & adds secs. 16187, 17225 & 17225a.

HB 4246 enacts Michigan's participation in the Nurse Licensure Compact, allowing nurses licensed in Michigan to practice in other participating states without obtaining separate licenses. The compact establishes mutual recognition of nursing licenses across states, facilitating easier interstate practice for registered and licensed practical nurses. It includes mechanisms for sharing information about nurse licensure and disciplinary actions to maintain public safety and consistent practice standards. This bill directly affects nurses seeking to work across state lines and the Michigan Board of Nursing, which will implement the compact's requirements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnacts Nurse Licensure Compact enabling Michigan nurses to practice across participating states, improving healthcare access and workforce mobility without restricting services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing

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failed · Michigan · Senate Mar 18, 2026

SB 303: Health occupations: physicians; interstate medical licensure compact; update. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 16189.

SB 303 would allow Michigan to join the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, enabling physicians licensed in Michigan to more easily obtain full licenses to practice medicine in other participating states. The bill creates a streamlined process for physicians with a "state of principal license" (typically their primary practice state) to get an "expedited license" in other compact states, without repeating full licensing exams or background checks. It requires physicians to meet specific standards, such as holding a full, unrestricted license in their principal state, having no criminal convictions, and not being under active investigation. This change directly affects physicians seeking to practice across state lines and aims to improve healthcare access by making it easier for doctors to serve patients in multiple states. The compact does not alter existing state medical practice laws but provides an additional pathway for licensure.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStreamlines physician licensing across states, improving access to healthcare services by reducing barriers for medical professionals.95% confidence

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signed · Michigan · House Jul 29, 2026

HB 4104: Health occupations: occupational therapists; licensure process for occupational therapists; modify to incorporate occupational therapy licensure compact. Amends secs. 16345, 18301 & 18305 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16345 et seq.) & adds secs. 18303a & 18303b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4103'25

HB 4104 updates Michigan's occupational therapy licensing rules to join a multi-state licensure compact. This would allow occupational therapists licensed in Michigan to practice in other participating states without obtaining separate licenses. The bill modifies existing law to align with the compact's standards and adds new sections for implementation. It directly affects occupational therapists seeking to work across state lines within the compact.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables cross-state practice for occupational therapists, improving patient access to healthcare services without additional licensing barriers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

passed both · Michigan · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 4902: Health occupations: counselors; limited license option for certain counselors; eliminate. Repeals sec. 18109 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.18109).

HB 4902 repeals a specific provision (MCL 333.18109) from Michigan's Public Health Code that previously allowed certain counselors to obtain a limited license. This change eliminates an existing pathway for counselors to practice under a restricted license. The bill directly affects counselors who might have qualified for this limited license option under the repealed law. The action removes this specific licensing mechanism from state law without creating new requirements or benefits.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRepeals limited license option for counselors, restricting access to mental health services by eliminating an existing practice pathway without replacement.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Public Health

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passed both · Michigan · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 4903: Health occupations: counselors; relicensure requirements; modify. Amends sec. 18114 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.18114).

HB 4903 modifies relicensing requirements for licensed professional counselors and limited licensed counselors in Michigan. It simplifies renewal for those applying more than three years after their license expires by allowing them to either retake a national exam (like the National Counselor Examination) or prove they meet certification standards, instead of requiring additional training. The bill also updates verification processes for out-of-state licenses and maintains existing disclosure statement requirements. These changes directly affect counselors seeking to renew expired licenses, particularly those with significant gaps in practice. The bill does not create new requirements but adjusts existing relicensing pathways for greater flexibility.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareSimplifies relicensing for counselors, reducing barriers to practice and improving access to mental health services without adding requirements.85% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · House Sep 16, 2025

HB 4920: Health: licensing; continuing education requirements for physicians and podiatrists; reduce. Amends secs. 17033, 17533 & 18033 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17033 et seq.).

HB 4920 reduces continuing education requirements for licensed physicians, podiatrists, and osteopathic physicians in Michigan. It lowers the required hours from 150 to 120 per three-year license renewal period, effective January 1, 2027 (previously 150 hours until December 31, 2026). The bill maintains existing requirements for pain and symptom management education as part of the continuing education mandate. This change directly affects all medical professionals renewing licenses under the Public Health Code. The reduction aims to lessen administrative burden while preserving core educational standards.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareReduces mandatory continuing education hours from 150 to 120 for physicians/podiatrists, weakening regulatory standards for healthcare professionals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Public Health

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Mar 5, 2025

SB 104: Health occupations: psychologists; supervised postgraduate experience requirements; modify. Amends sec. 18223 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.18223). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0103'25

SB 104 modifies Michigan's licensing requirements for psychologists by updating the postgraduate experience rule. It directly affects individuals seeking a psychology license who hold a doctoral degree, requiring them to complete at least one year of supervised postdoctoral experience in a health care setting. The bill clarifies that this supervised experience must be overseen by a fully licensed psychologist (not a limited license holder) and specifies the arrangements approved by the licensing board. These changes apply to new applicants under the revised rules, streamlining the path to full licensure while maintaining supervision standards.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill strengthens mental health professional licensing standards by requiring supervised postdoctoral experience in healthcare settings, improving service quality and patient care access for psychologists.85% confidence

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