2021 Senate Bill 312 / Public Act 26

Allow waiving occupational licensure for veterans licensed elsewhere

Introduced in the Senate

March 24, 2021

Introduced by Sen. Marshall Bullock (D-4)

To permit current military personnel, veterans, and their dependents with an occupational code license issued by another state to get licensed here without having to take tests or pay fees, with some exceptions. This applies to professions such as accountants, cosmetologists, builders and more.

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

April 21, 2021

Passed in the Senate 34 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

April 21, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

May 11, 2021

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 27, 2021

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

To permit current military personnel, veterans, and their dependents with an occupational code license issued by another state to get licensed here without having to take tests or pay fees, with some exceptions. This applies to professions such as accountants, cosmetologists, builders and more.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

June 9, 2021