HB 4925 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Health occupations: physicians; license to engage in the practice of medicine for international medical school graduates; provide for under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 17012 & 17031 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17012 & 333.17031) & adds sec. 17012a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4896'25

HB 4925 would change Michigan's medical licensing rules to allow international medical graduates to obtain licenses under specific conditions. It amends existing statutes (MCL 333.17012 & 333.17031) by adding a new provision (section 17012a) that establishes eligibility pathways for these doctors. The bill directly affects international medical school graduates seeking to practice medicine in Michigan. This policy change creates a formal process for qualifying graduates to meet state licensing requirements.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Sep 2025

Committee Review

Jan 2026

House Passage

Nov 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Sep 11, 2025 Last action Jan 15, 2026

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What changed between versions

Substitute (H-2) → Substitute (H-3) · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill text was updated to reflect a new version (H-3) that adds specific requirements for granting temporary medical licenses to international graduates. The most significant change is the introduction of a 'temporary license' pathway for foreign medical graduates who meet strict criteria, including completing specific steps of the USMLE exam and securing a job offer in a medically underserved area. This version also clarifies that holders of this temporary license must complete further exams and evaluations before receiving a 'limited license' that allows unsupervised practice, which is restricted to medically underserved areas.

Scope change

The scope of the bill was expanded to include a new temporary licensure pathway specifically for international medical graduates, whereas the previous version only referenced the existing limited license provisions.

ELIGIBILITY

Added a new temporary license category for international medical graduates who complete specific USMLE steps and secure employment in a medically underserved area.

REQUIREMENT

Introduced a requirement that temporary license holders must successfully complete Step 3 of the USMLE and demonstrate nonclinical skills before being eligible for a limited license.

Restricted the ability of limited license holders to practice medicine without supervision to only 'medically underserved areas' of the state.

DEFINITION

Defined 'medically underserved area' as a primary care health professional shortage area determined by the federal Health Resources and Services Administration.

TIMELINE

Added a 18-month waiting period after the effective date before the board can begin granting temporary licenses under the new section.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Jan 15, 2026

Committee

referred to second reading

lower

Jan 15, 2026

Lower · Passed

reported with recommendation with substitute (H-3)

lower

Nov 12, 2025

Lower · Passed

recommendation concurred in

lower

Nov 12, 2025

Lower · Passed

reported with recommendation for referral to Committee on Rules with substitute (H-2)

lower

Sep 11, 2025

Committee

referred to Committee on Health Policy

lower

Sep 11, 2025

Introduced

introduced by Representative Rep. Phil Green

lower

1 primary · 5 co-sponsors