Health occupations: mental health care professionals; number of renewals of temporary or limited licenses; modify. Amends secs. 16903, 18111, 18223, 18233 & 18509 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16903 et seq.) & adds secs. 18111a & 18227.

HB 5074 changes renewal rules for temporary licenses held by mental health professionals (like marriage and family therapists and counselors) who are gaining supervised experience toward full licensure. It replaces the previous 6-year maximum renewal limit with a 3-year cycle, allowing up to three renewals (for a total of 12 years). The bill also adds a new provision (18111a) that lets licensees request a temporary pause ("toll") of their license cycle for up to 1 year due to hardships like health issues or family crises, with a maximum of three such requests per license cycle. This directly affects individuals working under supervision to meet full licensure requirements, providing flexibility for personal challenges while maintaining oversight.