2026 Senate Bill 1056

Occupations: individual licensing and registration; preliminary determination process for certain applicants seeking licensure; modify.

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending sections 202a and 411 (MCL 339.202a and 339.411), section 202a as added by 2018 PA 455 and section 411 as amended by 2020 PA 388.

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Amends Michigan's Occupational Code to streamline and clarify the process for individuals—especially those with criminal convictions—to seek occupational licenses, establishes clear timelines for application processing and renewals, and enhances transparency and fairness in licensing decisions.

Introduced in the Senate

June 23, 2026

Introduced by Sen. Erika Geiss (D-1) and seven co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Ed McBroom (R-38), 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