Health: licensing; preliminary determination process for certain applicants seeking licensure or registration; modify. Amends secs. 16174a & 16241 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16174a & 333.16241).

This bill modifies Michigan's Public Health Code to create a preliminary determination process for individuals seeking professional licensure or registration who have criminal court judgments. It allows applicants to request a written decision from the Department of Health and Human Services on whether their criminal history would likely result in a license denial based on good moral character requirements. The process requires applicants to submit a specific form, a nonrefundable fee, and details of their criminal proceedings, with the department required to provide a response within 60 days. Additionally, the bill clarifies that a negative preliminary determination does not bar a future license application and mandates that the department publish lists of disciplined individuals to inform the public and relevant agencies.