2026 Senate Bill 845

Health occupations: social workers; social work licensure; modify.

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 18506 and 18509 (MCL 333.18506 and 333.18509), section 18506 as added and section 18509 as amended by 2004 PA 61, and by adding section 18509a.

Introduced in the Senate

March 18, 2026

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

Co-sponsored by Sens. Rosemary Bayer (D-13), Dayna Polehanki (D-5), Sue Shink (D-14), Mary Cavanagh (D-6) and Jeff Irwin (D-15)

Referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services