2025 House Bill 4901

Health: licensing; licensing of nurses and speech-language pathologists; modify.

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 17211 and 17603 (MCL 333.17211 and 333.17603), section 17211 as amended by 2017 PA 22 and section 17603 as added by 2008 PA 524.

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House Bill No. 4901 amends the Michigan Public Health Code to establish three-year license cycles and reinforce title protections for nurses and speech-language pathologists, while updating statutory language for clarity and inclusivity.

Introduced in the House

Sept. 11, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Jamie Thompson (R-28) and four co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Bill Schuette (R-95), David Martin (R-68), Gregory Alexander (R-98) and Doug Wozniak (R-59)

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Feb. 18, 2026

Reported without amendment

Referred to the Committee on Rules

March 19, 2026

Reported without amendment

April 15, 2026

Amendment offered by Rep. Steve Carra (R-36)

1. Amend page 2, line 15, after “(3)” by striking out “The” and inserting “Unless a longer license cycle is prescribed by rule under section 16194, the”.

2. Amend page 2, line 26, after “(2)” by striking out “The” and inserting “Unless a longer license cycle is prescribed by rule under section 16194, the”.

The amendment passed by voice vote

April 16, 2026

Passed in the House 104 to 0 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Brian BeGole (R-71)

The motion prevailed by voice vote