2024 Senate Bill 1168

Health occupations: physical therapists; licensing process; modify to incorporate physical therapy licensing compact.

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16335, 17801, and 17821 (MCL 333.16335, 333.17801, and 333.17821), as amended by 2009 PA 55, and by adding sections 17820a and 17820b.

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The bill amends the Public Health Code to allow physical therapists and assistants with compact privileges to practice in Michigan, treating them as state-licensed professionals, contingent on the passage of another bill and effective 90 days post-enactment.

Introduced in the Senate

Dec. 3, 2024

Introduced by Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-2)

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Dec. 11, 2024

Reported without amendment

Dec. 12, 2024

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Reported without amendment

Substitute S-1 offered by Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-2)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 12, 2024