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MI SB0759

Bill

Status

Passed

12/29/2021

Primary Sponsor

Curtis VanderWall

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Origin

Senate

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the Public Health Code to allow out-of-state licensed health professionals to practice in Michigan during epidemic-related staffing shortages without obtaining a Michigan license

  • Defines "epidemic-related staffing shortage" as a shortage of individuals licensed under Michigan health profession laws during an epidemic, excluding shortages caused by labor disputes

  • Requires the director of the Department of Health and Human Services to determine that epidemic control is necessary to protect public health before the exemption applies

  • Maintains existing exemptions for students in approved training programs, military personnel, emergency responders, consultants, and out-of-state professionals attending conferences or teaching seminars

  • Became effective immediately upon approval by the Governor on December 23, 2021

Legislative Description

Health occupations: health professionals; exemption from licensure for individuals who hold an out-of-state license; provide for during epidemic-related staffing shortages. Amends secs. 16101 & 16171 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16101 & 333.16171).

State agencies (existing): licensing and regulatory affairs

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0167'21 With Immediate Effect

12/29/2021

Committee Referrals

Health Policy12/7/2021
Health Policy And Human Services12/1/2021

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