Rep. Bill Schuette

Maddy summaryHB 4900 modifies Michigan's continuing education requirements for chiropractors renewing their licenses. It mandates that chiropractors complete two two-day approved conferences every two years, covering topics related to chiropractic practice. The bill also requires that part of this training include specific modules on pain and symptom management and certain legal provisions added in 2009. Additionally, it allows chiropractors to use courses from the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board or equivalent programs to meet the conference requirement, with the board setting rules for equivalency.

Maddy summaryHB 4888 amends Michigan's Professional Investigator Licensure Act (1965 PA 285) to clarify an exemption for collection agencies and their employees from requiring a professional investigator license. Specifically, it revises Section 4(f) to explicitly state that collection agencies are exempt when conducting investigations incidental to debt collection - such as locating debtors or identifying assets where the client has a financial interest - while acting within their employment scope. This change directly affects licensed collection agencies and their staff in Michigan, ensuring they are not subject to unnecessary licensing requirements for standard debt recovery activities. The bill is tied to the enactment of HB 4887 and is currently under review by the Committee on Regulatory Reform.

Maddy summaryHB 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.

Maddy summaryHB 4928 amends Michigan's appraisal licensing law to shorten the deadline for filing complaints about misconduct. It requires complaints about appraisal violations to be filed within 18 months after the violation occurs or, for appraisal-related violations, after delivering the appraisal to the client. This change directly affects licensed real estate appraisers who might face disciplinary action for misconduct like setting appraisal outcome conditions or implying payment depends on achieving a specific value. The bill removes previous timeframes and establishes a uniform 18-month window for all such complaints.

Maddy summaryHB 4916 amends Michigan's licensure requirements for architects, professional engineers, and surveyors by updating the wording of Section 2004 in the Occupational Code. The bill clarifies existing standards without changing the core requirements: applicants must still provide proof of education, pass exams, demonstrate professional experience, and maintain good moral character. For example, architects must show completion of a professional degree and pass a licensing exam, while engineers and surveyors must document 8 years of experience (including up to 5 years of education) and pass relevant exams. This is a technical language update to the current law, not a policy change affecting the qualifications or process for these professions. The bill is pending in the Education and Workforce Committee after introduction on September 11, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 4921 allows Michigan's dental board to license dentists trained at foreign dental programs if they meet specific requirements. It requires applicants to verify their program's equivalence to Michigan-approved schools (using NACES organizations), pass the state licensure exam, and satisfy other department rules. Dentists already licensed in another state for at least five years without disciplinary issues can skip the program verification step. The bill directly affects foreign-trained dentists seeking initial licensure in Michigan and those transferring existing licenses from other states. It streamlines the process while maintaining standards through verification and examination requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 4923 would eliminate a jurisprudence examination requirement for physical therapists and certain other health professionals licensed under Michigan's Public Health Code. The bill amends specific sections of the code (16329, 16335, 17826, 18307, and 18309) to remove the mandatory test on healthcare laws and regulations. This change would directly affect individuals seeking or renewing licenses for these health occupations by removing a specific testing barrier. The bill, introduced on September 11, 2025, is currently referred to the House Health Policy Committee.

Maddy summaryHB 4912 amends Michigan's Occupational Code (MCL 339.2403) to add a specific exemption for floor sanders. The bill explicitly states that "a person that engages solely in the business of sanding floors" is exempt from needing a residential construction license. This change directly affects individuals who perform only floor sanding work without other construction services. The provision clarifies that this exemption applies only to floor sanding, not to broader construction activities.

Maddy summaryHB 4889 amends Michigan's 1981 debt collection law (1981 PA 70) to clarify definitions and strengthen restrictions on deceptive practices by debt collectors. It directly affects collection agencies and creditors who use third-party collectors, by adding specific prohibitions such as simulating judicial process, using government seals, making false claims about legal actions, or misleading debtors about arrest or property seizure. Key provisions include requiring accurate disclosure of caller identity, banning deceptive forms or communications, and clarifying exemptions for certain entities like banks or attorneys handling their own claims. The bill aims to prevent misleading tactics during debt collection while maintaining existing legal frameworks.

Maddy summaryHB 4887 modifies Michigan's licensing requirements for debt collection agencies by amending sections of the Occupational Code (MCL 339.303a and 339.411) and repealing outdated provisions related to collection practices (MCL 339.901-339.920 and part of MCL 338.2221). The bill directly affects licensed debt collection agencies operating in Michigan, updating their regulatory framework. Key changes include revising licensing standards and removing obsolete sections that governed collection agency operations. This is a procedural update to existing law, not a new policy affecting consumers or creditors.