MI SB0435

Expands the definition of "designated professional" under the Michigan essential health provider recruitment strategy act to include mental health professionals (nurses, psychologists, licensed master's social workers, licensed professional counselors, and marriage and family therapists).

Enacts the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, allowing physicians to obtain expedited licenses in multiple member states through a streamlined process while maintaining state medical board authority and patient safety standards.

Establishes the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission to administer the compact, with voting commissioners appointed by each member state and powers including rulemaking, enforcement, and dispute resolution.

Specifies eligibility requirements for physicians seeking expedited licenses through the compact, including medical education verification, licensing examination passage, clean disciplinary history, and absence of criminal convictions.

Repeals section 16189 (the interstate medical licensure compact) effective March 28, 2025, contingent upon Senate Bill No. 246 of the 101st Legislature being enacted into law.