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MI HB4792

Bill

Status

Passed

4/12/2016

Primary Sponsor

Robert Wittenberg

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends MCL 333.16171 to add a new exemption allowing out-of-state health professionals to practice in Michigan while accompanying athletic teams to sporting events without a Michigan license.

  • Requires the out-of-state health professional to be currently authorized to practice in another state and the athletic team must be from that same state.

  • Limits services to team members, coaching staff, equipment/communications/sports medicine personnel, accompanying band or cheerleading squad members, and the team mascot while traveling to, from, or participating in a Michigan sporting event.

  • Prohibits out-of-state health professionals from providing services at Michigan health care facilities or agencies under this exemption.

  • Effective date is June 27, 2016, with the act taking effect 90 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

Health occupations; health care professionals; authorized health professionals from other states accompanying athletic teams to sporting events in this state; provide licensing waiver. Amends sec. 16171 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16171).

State agencies (existing): licensing and regulatory affairs

Last Action

Assigned Pa 60'16 With Immediate Effect

4/12/2016

Committee Referrals

Health Policy1/28/2016
Regulatory Reform7/15/2015

Full Bill Text

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