2017 House Bill 4066 / 2018 Public Act 563

Authorize limited interstate medical licensure agreement

Introduced in the House

Jan. 24, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Jim Tedder (R-43)

To enter an agreement with other states to facilitate doctors getting licensed in more than one state. The measure is primarily supported by hospitals, and would not eliminate the need for doctors to get a separate license to practice in each state, and would not change current restrictions on the practice of telemedicine. It would also require that doctors hold one of the “board certifications” that some national organizations make money offering, which would exclude most Michigan practitioners.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Sept. 27, 2017

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 10, 2017

Passed in the House 100 to 6 (details)

To enter an agreement with other states to facilitate doctors getting licensed in more than one state. The measure is primarily supported by hospitals, and would not eliminate the need for doctors to get a separate license to practice in each state, or change current restrictions on the practice of telemedicine. It would require doctors to hold one of the “board certifications” that some national organizations that make money offering, which would exclude most Michigan practitioners.

Received in the Senate

Oct. 12, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Dec. 12, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 13, 2018

Passed in the Senate 36 to 1 (details)

To enter an agreement with other states to facilitate doctors getting licensed in more than one state. The measure is primarily supported by hospitals, and would not eliminate the need for doctors to get a separate license to practice in each state, or change current restrictions on the practice of telemedicine. It would require doctors to hold one of the “board certifications” that some national organizations that make money offering, which would exclude most Michigan practitioners.

Received in the House

Dec. 18, 2018

Dec. 19, 2018

Passed in the House 103 to 6 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 25, 2018