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MI SB0018
MI SB0018Health occupations: physical therapists; physical therapy licensure compact; enact. Amends sec. 17801 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17801) & adds secs. 16188, 17820a & 17820b.
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Introduced
01/13/2021
01/13/2021
In Committee
05/27/2021
05/27/2021
Crossed Over
02/18/2021
02/18/2021
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
101st Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 17801 (MCL 333.17801), as amended by 2009 PA 55, and by adding sections 16188, 17820a, and 17820b.
AI Summary
This bill enacts the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact, which allows licensed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to provide services in other member states. The compact establishes a coordinated database to share licensure, disciplinary, and investigative information among member states. The bill also authorizes individuals holding a multi-state license under the compact to practice physical therapy or work as a physical therapist assistant in Michigan. This is intended to improve public access to physical therapy services by enabling providers to practice in multiple states.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred To Second Reading (on 05/27/2021)
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