2007 Senate Bill 493 / 2008 Public Act 524

Impose licensure on speech-language pathologists

Introduced in the Senate

May 10, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Gilda Jacobs (D-14)

To impose state licensure and state regulation of speech-language pathologists, including $75 annual fees.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

June 17, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 28, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Sept. 18, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises various details, and prohibits a speech-language pathologist to perform an assessment, treatment or therapy, and procedures related to swallowing disorders and medically related communication disorders unless the patient has been referred by a physician.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Sept. 23, 2008

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Sept. 23, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Nov. 13, 2008

Reported without amendment

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

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 83 to 16 (details)

To impose state licensure and state regulation of speech-language pathologists, including $75 annual fees.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 19, 2008

Passed in the Senate 36 to 1 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2008