2025 Senate Bill 501

Health occupations: physical therapists; licensing process; modify to incorporate physical therapy licensing compact.

Explanation of “No” Votes

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SB-501 enables Michigan to join the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact, allowing out-of-state physical therapists and assistants to practice in Michigan with a compact privilege, standardizing fees and regulatory obligations, and improving access to care - Contingent upon passage of HB-4101.

Introduced in the Senate

Aug. 13, 2025

Introduced by Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-2)

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Sept. 3, 2025

Reported without amendment

Sept. 4, 2025

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Reported without amendment

Sept. 9, 2025

Substitute S-1 offered by Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-2)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 32 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Sept. 9, 2025

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy