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MI HB5995
Bill
Status
11/8/2012
Primary Sponsor
Michael Shirkey
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AI Summary
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Allows the Michigan Department to issue temporary licenses to spouses of active-duty military members stationed in Michigan who hold current professional licenses in other states, territories, or foreign countries.
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Temporary military spouse licenses are valid for 1 year and may be renewed annually if the spouse continues to meet eligibility requirements, including maintaining active duty status in Michigan.
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Requires spouses to provide proof that both they and their active-duty spouse are assigned to duty stations in Michigan under official military orders.
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Establishes eligibility criteria: spouse must hold a current license in a health profession from an equivalent licensing authority in another U.S. state, territory, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a foreign country.
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Maintains existing temporary license provisions for applicants completing all requirements except examinations, with 18-month validity and automatic voiding upon exam failure.
Legislative Description
Occupations; individual licensing and regulation; temporary licensing of out-of-state military spouses; authorize. Amends sec. 16181 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16181).
Occupations, health care professions
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 11/09/2012
11/27/2012