2025 House Bill 4484

Human services: medical services; coverage policies for speech-language pathologists; modify.

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109z.

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Allows licensed speech-language pathologists in Michigan to seek reimbursement for their services, regardless of certification status.

Introduced in the House

May 8, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Joseph Fox (R-101) and 10 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Jennifer Wortz (R-35), Nancy DeBoer (R-86), Joseph Pavlov (R-64), Jason Woolford (R-50), Steve Frisbie (R-44), James DeSana (R-29), Parker Fairbairn (R-107), Luke Meerman (R-89), Jay DeBoyer (R-63) and Curtis VanderWall (R-102)

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Sept. 3, 2025

Reported without amendment

Referred to the Committee on Rules

Sept. 25, 2025

Reported without amendment

Oct. 22, 2025

Passed in the House 102 to 1 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Bryan Posthumus (R-90)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

Oct. 28, 2025

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy