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MI HB4505

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/2/2024

Primary Sponsor

Dale Zorn

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the Public Health Code to recognize the physical therapy licensure compact as a mechanism for physical therapist licensure in Michigan.

  • Allows individuals holding a compact privilege to practice as a physical therapist under the physical therapy licensure compact to engage in physical therapy practice in Michigan and be considered licensed physical therapists for purposes of the article.

  • Allows individuals holding a compact privilege to work as a physical therapist assistant under the physical therapy licensure compact to engage in physical therapist assistant practice in Michigan under supervision of a physical therapist and be considered licensed physical therapist assistants.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment into law, contingent upon enactment of House Bill No. 4504 of the 102nd Legislature.

Legislative Description

Health occupations: physical therapists; licensing process; modify to incorporate physical therapy licensing compact. Amends sec. 17801 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17801) & adds secs. 17820a & 17820b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4504'23

State agencies (existing): licensing and regulatory affairs

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Health Policy

5/7/2024

Committee Referrals

Health Policy5/7/2024
Health Policy5/4/2023

Full Bill Text

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