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MI HB6285

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/30/2022

Primary Sponsor

Mark Tisdel

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Changes licensing requirements from discretionary "may" to mandatory "shall" for out-of-state licensed health professionals in medicine, osteopathy, nursing, midwifery, and emergency medical services who meet reciprocity standards.

  • Removes requirement that out-of-state educational standards be "substantially equivalent to or exceed" Michigan requirements for veterans and military dependents seeking initial licensure without examination under section 16186a.

  • Establishes mandatory licensure for emergency medical technicians, paramedics, and emergency medical services instructors licensed in other states who meet reciprocity requirements, changing from discretionary approval.

  • Clarifies that nursing home administrators and certain other health professionals with valid out-of-state licenses shall receive Michigan licenses by endorsement upon passing required examinations or meeting equivalent standards.

  • Makes reciprocal licensing requirements consistent across multiple health professions by replacing discretionary "may grant" language with mandatory "shall grant" language throughout the Public Health Code.

Legislative Description

Health occupations: health professionals; reciprocity for individuals who hold an out-of-state license or registration; modify to require the granting of a license or registration under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 16186, 16186a, 17011, 17119, 17213, 17317, 17511, 17611 & 20961 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16186 et seq.).

State agencies (existing): licensing and regulatory affairs

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 06/30/2022

7/20/2022

Committee Referrals

Health Policy6/30/2022

Full Bill Text

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