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MI SB0501

Bill

Status

Engrossed

9/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sylvia Santana

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Origin

Senate

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Authorizes individuals holding a compact privilege under the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact to practice as physical therapists or physical therapist assistants in Michigan without obtaining a separate state license

  • Establishes that compact privilege holders have the same obligations and are considered equivalent to state-licensed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants for regulatory purposes

  • Sets a $90.00 annual fee for individuals seeking to hold a compact privilege under the physical therapy licensure compact

  • Designates the Director of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to serve as Michigan's delegate for purposes of the physical therapy licensure compact

  • Takes effect 18 months after enactment, contingent on House Bill 4101 of the 103rd Legislature also being enacted into law

Legislative Description

Health occupations: physical therapists; licensing process; modify to incorporate physical therapy licensing compact. Amends secs. 16335, 17801 & 17821 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16335 et seq.) & adds secs. 17820a & 17820b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4101'25

State agencies (existing): licensing and regulatory affairs

Last Action

Referred To Second Reading

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Health Policy9/9/2025
Health Policy8/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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