2026 Senate Bill 1055

Health: licensing; preliminary determination process for certain applicants seeking licensure or registration; modify.

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16174a and 16241 (MCL 333.16174a and 333.16241), section 16174a as added by 2018 PA 453 and section 16241 as amended by 2014 PA 280.

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Amends Michigan's Public Health Code to establish clearer procedures and reporting requirements for licensing decisions and disciplinary actions, particularly regarding applicants with criminal convictions and the 'good moral character' standard.

Introduced in the Senate

June 23, 2026

Introduced by Sen. Ed McBroom (R-38) and seven co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Erika Geiss (D-1), Stephanie Chang (D-3), Sylvia Santana (D-2), Mallory McMorrow (D-8), John Damoose (R-37), Rosemary Bayer (D-13) and Mark Huizenga (R-30)

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Affairs