2025 Senate Bill 501

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

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16335, 17801, and 17821 (MCL 333.16335, 333.17801, and 333.17821), as amended by 2009 PA 55, and by adding sections 17820a and 17820b.

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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

Jan. 21, 2026

Reported without amendment