2015 House Bill 5001 / 2016 Public Act 371

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Introduced in the House

Oct. 20, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Dan Lauwers (R-81)

To increase from 500 to 625 the number of hours in massage therapy courses and “clinical education” that a person must take before the state will allow them to earn a living as a massage therapist.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Dec. 9, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Jan. 20, 2016

Passed in the House 105 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

Jan. 21, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Sept. 7, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 7, 2016

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To increase from 500 to 625 the number of hours in massage therapy courses and “clinical education” that a person must take before the state will allow them to earn a living as a massage therapist.

Received in the House

Dec. 7, 2016

Dec. 13, 2016

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 21, 2016