2023 House Bill 4505

Health occupations: physical therapists; licensing process; modify to incorporate physical therapy licensing compact.

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 17801 (MCL 333.17801), as amended by 2009 PA 55, and by adding sections 17820a and 17820b.

Introduced in the House

May 4, 2023

Introduced by Rep. Dale Zorn (R-34) and 23 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. John Fitzgerald (D-83), Julie Rogers (D-41), Erin Byrnes (D-15), Betsy Coffia (D-103), Matt Bierlein (R-97), Luke Meerman (R-89), Brian BeGole (R-71), Kathy Schmaltz (R-46), Joseph Aragona (R-60), Doug Wozniak (R-59), Robert Bezotte (R-50), James DeSana (R-29), Jasper Martus (D-69), Jason Hoskins (D-18), Jimmie Wilson (D-32), Nate Shannon (D-58), Joey Andrews (D-38), Penelope Tsernoglou (D-75), Helena Scott (D-7), Kristian Grant (D-82), John Roth (R-104), Carol Glanville (D-84) and Curtis VanderWall (R-102)

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Oct. 12, 2023

Reported with substitute H-1

April 24, 2024

Substitute H-1 concurred in by voice vote

May 2, 2024

Passed in the House 97 to 7 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Jimmie Wilson (D-32)

The motion prevailed by voice vote