2026 Senate Bill 1109

Health: licensing; requirement for working knowledge of the English language; eliminate for health professional licenses and registrations.

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16174 and 17062 (MCL 333.16174 and 333.17062), section 16174 as amended by 2013 PA 268 and section 17062 as amended by 1986 PA 174.

Introduced in the Senate

July 15, 2026

Introduced by Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-3) and three co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Darrin Camilleri (D-4), Mallory McMorrow (D-8) and Jeremy Moss (D-7)

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Affairs