Healthcare (Medical Licensing)

in committee · Michigan · Senate Jul 15, 2026

SB 1106: Health occupations: mental health care professionals; limited license option for mental health counselors; eliminate. Repeals sec. 18109 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.18109).

This bill removes a specific legal provision that previously allowed mental health counselors to obtain a limited license to practice in Michigan. By repealing Section 18109 of the Public Health Code, the legislation eliminates the existing framework for this particular licensing option. The change directly affects the regulatory environment for mental health counselors and the state's licensing board, which will no longer be able to issue these limited licenses under the old rules.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill repeals a provision allowing mental health counselors to obtain limited licenses, restricting access to care and limiting the regulatory framework for these professionals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Mental Health Public Health Tags Licensing

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 16, 2026

HB 6076: Health facilities: other; licensure of freestanding abortion clinics; require. Amends secs. 20104, 20106 & 20161 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20104 et seq.) & adds pt. 207A & sec. 22224d.

This bill proposes changes to Michigan's Public Health Code to establish specific licensure requirements for freestanding abortion clinics. It directly affects healthcare facilities that operate outside of hospitals by mandating they meet new regulatory standards set forth in the added sections. The legislation would require these clinics to obtain a license and comply with updated health and safety provisions outlined in the amended statutes.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill imposes new licensure requirements on freestanding abortion clinics, restricting access and limiting healthcare services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Public Health Women's Health

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passed both · Michigan · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 4902: Health occupations: counselors; limited license option for certain counselors; eliminate. Repeals sec. 18109 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.18109).

HB 4902 repeals a specific provision (MCL 333.18109) from Michigan's Public Health Code that previously allowed certain counselors to obtain a limited license. This change eliminates an existing pathway for counselors to practice under a restricted license. The bill directly affects counselors who might have qualified for this limited license option under the repealed law. The action removes this specific licensing mechanism from state law without creating new requirements or benefits.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRepeals limited license option for counselors, restricting access to mental health services by eliminating an existing practice pathway without replacement.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Public Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Sep 16, 2025

HB 4920: Health: licensing; continuing education requirements for physicians and podiatrists; reduce. Amends secs. 17033, 17533 & 18033 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17033 et seq.).

HB 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.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareReduces mandatory continuing education hours from 150 to 120 for physicians/podiatrists, weakening regulatory standards for healthcare professionals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Public Health

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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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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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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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passed both · Michigan · House Dec 16, 2025

HB 4915: Health occupations: health professionals; implicit bias training; prohibit. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 16149.

HB 4915 prohibits Michigan health licensing boards from requiring implicit bias training as a condition for obtaining or renewing a health professional license (such as for nurses, doctors, or therapists). It directly affects licensed health professionals who would otherwise need to complete such training to maintain their credentials. The bill achieves this by adding a new section to the Public Health Code that blocks the department or boards from enforcing rules mandating this training, while also rescinding an existing administrative code section (MCL 338.7004) related to the requirement. This is a concrete policy change removing a potential licensure condition, not a new mandate.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits mandatory implicit bias training for health professionals, removing a requirement aimed at reducing healthcare disparities and improving equitable care.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing Public Health

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