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MI HB4170
Bill
Status
4/30/2024
Primary Sponsor
Douglas Wozniak
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AI Summary
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Amends Michigan's Public Health Code to recognize individuals holding a compact privilege under the occupational therapy licensure compact as authorized occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants.
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Individuals with a compact privilege are considered licensed occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants for purposes of this article, including all associated obligations.
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Modifies definitions of "occupational therapist" and "occupational therapy assistant" to include those authorized under the new compact privilege sections.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment, contingent upon House Bill No. 4169 of the 102nd Legislature being enacted into law.
Legislative Description
Health occupations: occupational therapists; licensure process for occupational therapists; modify to incorporate occupational therapy licensure compact. Amends sec. 18301 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.18301) & adds secs. 18303a & 18303b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4169'23
State agencies (existing): licensing and regulatory affairs
Last Action
Referred To Committee Of The Whole
12/12/2024