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MI HB5464
Bill
Status
2/22/2024
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Bierlein
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AI Summary
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Removes mental health questions from health profession license and registration applications, except for two specific questions about patient safety risk and ability to perform essential job functions.
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Requires applicants and renewals to report felony convictions, certain misdemeanor convictions, and sanctions from other licensure boards.
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Maintains requirement that applicants provide Social Security numbers on applications, but prohibits displaying the number on licenses or registration certificates.
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Requires physicians, osteopathic physicians, dentists, and podiatrists to report hospital employment and practice privileges during licensure and renewal.
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Clarifies language throughout the statute to use "the applicant" or specific professional titles instead of pronouns, and changes "shall" to "must" for mandatory requirements.
Legislative Description
Health: licensing; questions pertaining to mental health; remove from application for licensure and registration. Amends sec. 16177 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16177).
State agencies (existing): licensing and regulatory affairs
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 02/22/2024
2/22/2024