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MI HB4921

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nancy Jenkins-Arno

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Allows the Michigan Board of Dentistry to grant licenses to graduates of dental programs located outside the United States who pass the required licensure examination and meet other standard requirements

  • Requires foreign-educated applicants to provide verification that their dental education program is substantially equivalent to Michigan-approved programs, with verification accepted from National Association of Credential Evaluation Services member organizations

  • Permits licensure for foreign-educated dentists already licensed in another U.S. state who provide verification of their licensing status across all jurisdictions where they hold or have held a license

  • Waives the educational equivalency verification requirement for applicants who have maintained an active, discipline-free license in another U.S. state for at least 5 consecutive years immediately preceding the application

Legislative Description

Health occupations: dentists; licensure of graduates from a dental education program located outside the United States; provide for. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 16613.

State agencies (existing): licensing and regulatory affairs

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 09/11/2025

9/16/2025

Committee Referrals

Health Policy9/11/2025

Full Bill Text

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