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MI HB5489
Bill
Status
1/29/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Prestin
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AI Summary
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Allows individuals aged 17 to obtain licensure as Medical First Responders or Emergency Medical Technicians in Michigan, lowering the current age requirement from 18.
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Requires applicants who are 17 years old to have a parent or guardian sign their license application.
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Maintains the age 18 requirement for higher-level certifications including Emergency Medical Technician Specialist, Paramedic, and EMS Instructor-Coordinator licenses.
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Subjects 17-year-old licensees to the Youth Employment Standards Act (1978 PA 90), which governs working conditions for minors.
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This bill is contingent on the passage of HB 5488, meaning it will only take effect if that companion legislation is also enacted.
Legislative Description
Health occupations: emergency medical services personnel; licensure of medical first responders and emergency medical technicians; allow at 17 years of age. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 20950a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5488'26
Health occupations: emergency medical services personnel
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 01/29/2026
2/3/2026