Healthcare (Medical Licensing)

passed both · Michigan · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 4466: Health: licensing; sanctions for performing gender reassignment procedures or treatment to minors; provide for. Amends secs. 16221 & 16226 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16221 & 333.16226). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4467'25

House Bill 4466 proposes to amend Michigan's Public Health Code. The bill seeks to establish sanctions for licensed healthcare professionals who perform gender reassignment procedures or provide related treatment to minors. It would modify sections 16221 and 16226 of the code, which pertain to professional licensing and disciplinary actions. This legislation directly affects healthcare providers and minors in Michigan by regulating the types of medical services that can be offered.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts gender reassignment procedures for minors by imposing sanctions on healthcare providers, limiting access to specific medical services under healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Public Health

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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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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 18, 2025

HB 4655: Health occupations: health professionals; implicit bias training; prohibit. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 16149.

HB 4655 prohibits Michigan state departments or licensing boards from requiring implicit bias training as a condition for health professional licensure or license renewal. The bill directly affects licensed healthcare workers (like nurses, doctors, and therapists) who would otherwise need to complete such training to obtain or maintain their licenses. It achieves this by amending Michigan's Public Health Code to add Section 16149, which bans the enforcement of rules mandating this training, and by rescinding a related section of the Michigan Administrative Code (MCL 338.7004). The bill removes a potential requirement for healthcare professionals seeking initial licensure or renewal.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits mandatory implicit bias training for healthcare licensure, removing a requirement aimed at improving patient care equity and reducing disparities in healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing Public Health

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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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in committee · Michigan · Senate May 7, 2025

SB 290: Health: licensing; sanctions for performing gender reassignment procedures or treatment to minors; provide for. Amends secs. 16221 & 16226 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16221 & 333.16226). TIE BAR WITH: SB 289'25

Senate Bill 290 amends the Public Health Code to introduce sanctions for licensed healthcare professionals. Specifically, it provides for disciplinary actions against licensees who perform gender reassignment procedures or treatment on minors. This bill directly affects medical professionals in Michigan by regulating the types of medical services they can provide to individuals under the age of 18 without facing professional sanctions.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts healthcare access by sanctioning providers performing gender reassignment procedures on minors, directly limiting medical services for a specific patient group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Public Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Jul 15, 2025

HB 4723: Health facilities: other; licensure of supplemental nursing services agencies; provide for. Amends secs. 20106, 20109, 20155 & 20161 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20106 et seq.) & adds pt. 219A.

HB 4723 requires supplemental nursing services agencies to obtain state licensure under Michigan's Public Health Code. It directly affects agencies providing temporary or specialized nursing services (like travel nursing or agency staffing) by adding new licensing standards. The bill amends sections 20106, 20109, 20155, and 20161 of the Public Health Code and creates a new Part 219A to establish these licensing requirements. This is a procedural change focused on regulating how these agencies operate, not on patient care outcomes or funding. The bill was introduced on July 1, 2025, and referred to the Health Policy Committee.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires licensure for nursing agencies to ensure standards, enhancing regulatory oversight and patient safety in healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing Public Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Oct 23, 2025

HB 5108: Health occupations: pharmacists; pharmacist scope of practice; modify. Amends secs. 5111, 17703, 17707, 17708, 17724a, 17744, 17744a, 17751, 17757 & 17763 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.5111 et seq.) & adds sec. 17744h.

HB 5108 modifies Michigan's Public Health Code to expand pharmacists' scope of practice. It adds Section 17744h, allowing pharmacists to prescribe certain medications for minor conditions like strep throat or urinary tract infections without a doctor's referral. The bill also updates existing sections (including 17703, 17707, and 17751) to align with these new prescribing authorities. This directly affects community pharmacists and patients seeking convenient, timely care for common, non-emergency conditions. The changes aim to improve access to basic healthcare services within pharmacy settings.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands pharmacist prescribing authority for minor conditions, improving patient access to timely care without physician referral, directly enhancing healthcare accessibility.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing Prescription Drugs

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passed both · Michigan · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 4790: Health occupations: physicians; continuing education on menopause and related conditions; provide for. Amends secs. 17033 & 17533 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17033 & 333.17533).

HB 4790 requires Michigan physicians to complete continuing education on menopause and related conditions as part of their mandatory professional development. The bill amends Michigan's Public Health Code (sections 333.17033 and 333.17533) to add these topics to the list of required educational areas. This directly affects all licensed physicians in Michigan who must fulfill continuing education requirements to maintain their licenses. The key provision updates existing rules to ensure physicians receive specific training on menopause care, aiming to improve patient education and treatment options.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates physician continuing education on menopause care, enhancing provider expertise and patient outcomes in women's health services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Public Health

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