2021 Senate Bill 157 / Public Act 25

Allow state waiving medical license mandate for veterans licensed elsewhere

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 18, 2021

Introduced by Sen. John Bizon (R-19)

To make current military personnel and veterans who have a medical services occupational license issued by another state, along with any of their dependents who are also licensed, eligible for license reciprocity in Michigan. Service members licensed in good standing who can demonstrate competency through training and/or experience could get a Michigan license without having to repeat many of the fees and requirements.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Veterans

March 4, 2021

Reported without amendment

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

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 make current military personnel and veterans who have a medical services occupational license issued by another state, along with any of their dependents who are also licensed, eligible for license reciprocity in Michigan. Service members licensed in good standing who can demonstrate competency through training and/or experience could get a Michigan license without having to repeat many of the fees and requirements.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

June 9, 2021