2015 House Bill 5192 / 2016 Public Act 76

Revise accountant “scope of practice” restrictions

Introduced in the House

Dec. 17, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Chris Afendoulis (R-73)

To revise details of definitions in law that imposes an occupational licensure mandate on individuals who wish to earn a living in the accounting field. The clarifies and updates standards accountants are supposed to meet in the various types of reports they are paid to make.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Feb. 10, 2016

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 23, 2016

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 24, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

March 17, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 24, 2016

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To revise details of definitions in law that imposes an occupational licensure mandate on individuals who wish to earn a living in the accounting field. The clarifies and updates standards accountants are supposed to meet in the various types of reports they are paid to make.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

April 5, 2016