Healthcare (Medical Licensing)

passed · Michigan · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 4899: Health occupations: nurses; evaluation of foreign trained registered nurses; modify. Amends sec. 17213 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17213).

This bill modifies Michigan's licensing rules for foreign-trained registered nurses. It requires the Board of Nursing to accept verification from specific organizations (like CGFNS) to confirm foreign education programs are substantially equivalent to Michigan-approved programs. The bill also simplifies licensing for nurses already licensed in another U.S. state or Canadian province with 5+ years of active, unblemished practice, eliminating the need for program verification in those cases. These changes directly affect foreign-educated nurses and out-of-state nurses seeking Michigan licensure.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStreamlines nurse licensing for foreign-trained and out-of-state nurses, reducing barriers to practice and improving healthcare workforce access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing

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passed both · Michigan · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 4905: Health occupations: counselors; virtual supervision to earn marriage and family therapy licensing; provide for. Amends sec. 16909 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16909).

HB 4905 amends Michigan's licensing requirements for marriage and family therapists to explicitly allow virtual supervision via secure technology during training. It directly affects individuals seeking licensure who must complete supervised clinical hours, permitting them to meet the 300-hour practicum and 1,000-hour post-degree experience requirements through real-time video sessions instead of requiring in-person sessions only. The bill modifies specific sections of the Public Health Code (MCL 333.16909) to clarify that supervision via secure video technology qualifies, as long as it enables direct, contemporaneous interaction. This change aligns licensing standards with modern telehealth practices while maintaining the same hour requirements and supervision ratios. The bill does not alter the total hours needed or the qualifications of supervisors.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables virtual supervision for therapy licensure, expanding access to mental health professionals by removing in-person requirement for training hours.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Public Health Telehealth

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in committee · Michigan · House Dec 2, 2025

HB 5291: Health occupations: health professionals; limited license for certain individuals engaging in the practice of applied behavior analysis; provide for. Amends secs. 16343a, 18253 & 18257 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16343a et seq.).

HB 5291 creates a new limited license for certain individuals practicing applied behavior analysis (ABA) in Michigan. It amends specific sections of the Public Health Code (MCL 333.16343a, 333.18253, and 333.18257) to establish this licensing pathway. The bill directly affects ABA practitioners who qualify for this limited scope but do not meet full licensure requirements. Key provisions add this new license category to the existing regulatory framework, allowing qualified individuals to practice under defined conditions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates limited license for ABA practitioners, expanding access to mental health services under healthcare framework per bill's purpose.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Public Health

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passed · Michigan · Senate Feb 18, 2025

SB 60: Health occupations: physicians; interstate medical licensure compact; remove sunset. Amends sec. 16189 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16189).

SB 60 removes the expiration date (sunset) from Michigan's participation in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. This compact allows physicians licensed in one participating state to more easily practice in other participating states without obtaining separate licenses in each. The bill directly affects physicians seeking to practice across state lines, particularly in neighboring states that are part of the compact. It does not change Michigan's physician licensing requirements within the state but extends the existing agreement to continue enabling interstate medical practice.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves sunset on interstate licensure compact, enabling easier physician practice across states and improving patient access to care without additional licensing barriers.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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in committee · Michigan · House Feb 25, 2025

HB 4095: Insurance: insurers; insurance providers to panel a mental health provider within a certain time period of application process; require. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406ss.

HB 4095 requires Michigan health insurers to process mental health and substance use disorder provider credentialing applications within 60 calendar days (or up to 75 days with justification). Insurers must send written requests for missing information within 10 business days and reimburse providers for covered services if they miss deadlines, using standard in-network rates. This directly affects mental health professionals (like psychologists, licensed social workers, and counselors) seeking to join insurer networks and the insurers themselves. The bill applies to both initial applications and recredentialing, aiming to reduce delays in provider network access.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires insurers to process mental health provider credentialing within 60 days, mandates reimbursement for delays, and improves access to mental health services per bill's explicit requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Substance Abuse

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passed · Michigan · Senate Apr 22, 2025

SB 107: Insurance: health insurers; coverage for immunization agents and certain laboratory tests administered and ordered by a pharmacist; require. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406ss.

Senate Bill 107 requires health insurance policies delivered or renewed in Michigan to provide coverage for specific services administered or ordered by pharmacists, starting January 1, 2026. This includes immunizations listed on CDC schedules, certain laboratory tests, and drugs dispensed by a pharmacist, provided these services are received at an in-network pharmacy and are within the scope of practice defined by the public health code. The bill allows insurers to apply existing utilization management, prior authorization, and cost-sharing requirements, such as deductibles or co-pays, to this coverage.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for pharmacist-administered immunizations and lab tests, expanding patient access to preventive care services95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing Prescription Drugs

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passed both · Michigan · House Jan 14, 2026

HB 4277: Health: licensing; questions pertaining to mental health; remove from application for licensure and registration. Amends sec. 16177 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16177).

HB 4277 amends Michigan's health licensing law to remove all questions about applicants' mental health from license applications, except for two specific questions already required: whether an applicant poses a risk to patient safety and whether they can perform essential job functions. This change affects health professionals seeking initial licensure or renewal, including doctors, dentists, and nurses. The bill prohibits the department from including any additional mental health inquiries on application forms. It directly simplifies the licensing process by limiting mental health disclosures to the two existing questions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves unnecessary mental health questions from healthcare licensing, reducing barriers for professionals and supporting mental health service access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Tags Licensing

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Jun 17, 2025

SB 428: Health occupations: health professionals; licensure of anesthesiologist assistants; provide for. Amends secs. 7303a, 17001, 17011, 17501 & 17511 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.7303a et seq.) & adds secs. 16325a, 17034, 17034a, 17034b, 17534, 17534a & 17534b.

SB 428 updates Michigan's licensing rules for anesthesiologist assistants, who work under physician supervision to provide anesthesia care. The bill amends existing health code sections and adds new provisions to establish specific practice standards and requirements for these professionals. It directly affects anesthesiologist assistants seeking licensure and the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, which oversees the licensing process. The key change creates a defined pathway for their licensure and practice within the state's healthcare system.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareUpdates licensing for anesthesiologist assistants, creating defined practice standards to enhance patient access to anesthesia services under physician supervision.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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passed both · Michigan · House Mar 12, 2025

HB 4032: Health occupations: physicians; interstate medical licensure compact; remove sunset. Amends sec. 16189 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16189).

HB 4032 permanently extends Michigan's participation in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact by removing a scheduled expiration date (sunset) from the law. This change directly affects physicians in Michigan who use the compact to practice medicine across state lines, as it eliminates the need for periodic legislative renewal. The bill's key provision amends Michigan's Public Health Code to make the compact's terms permanent, ensuring uninterrupted eligibility for physicians seeking multi-state licensure. The compact allows doctors to obtain licenses in multiple participating states more efficiently, reducing administrative barriers for cross-state medical practice.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves sunset on interstate medical licensure compact, enabling physicians to practice across state lines without renewal, improving patient access to care.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Public Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Aug 28, 2025

HB 4832: Health occupations: health professionals; licensure of anesthesiologist assistants; provide for. Amends secs. 7303a, 17001, 17011, 17501 & 17511 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.7303a et seq.) & adds secs. 16325a, 17034, 17034a, 17034b, 17534, 17534a & 17534b.

HB 4832 amends Michigan's Public Health Code to establish a new licensure process for anesthesiologist assistants (AAs), directly affecting AAs seeking to practice in the state and the Michigan Board of Medicine. The bill adds new sections defining AA qualifications, supervision requirements, and scope of practice, while updating existing licensing statutes to include AAs as a distinct licensed profession. Key provisions require AAs to complete state-approved education programs and work under physician supervision, with specific standards for training and clinical responsibilities. This bill is procedural in nature, creating the regulatory framework for AA licensure rather than changing patient care standards. It was introduced on August 27, 2025, and referred to the Health Policy Committee.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes licensure for anesthesiologist assistants, enabling expanded access to anesthesia services and supporting healthcare workforce capacity under Michigan's Public Health Code.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing Public Health

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