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MI HB5785

MI HB5785
Health occupations: psychologists; requirements for practice by limited licensed psychologist; modify. Amends secs. 18221, 18223, 18233 & 18237 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.18221 et seq.).


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Introduced
06/05/2024
In Committee
12/20/2024
Crossed Over
12/12/2024
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

102nd Legislature

Bill Summary

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled"Public health code,"by amending sections 18221, 18223, 18233, and 18237 (MCL 333.18221, 333.18223, 333.18233, and 333.18237), section 18221 as amended by 2006 PA 395, section 18223 as amended by 2018 PA 24, section 18233 as amended by 1994 PA 234, and section 18237 as amended by 1998 PA 496.

AI Summary

This bill amends sections of the Michigan Public Health Code related to the requirements for psychologists to practice in the state. The key provisions are: 1. It changes the composition of the Michigan Board of Psychology by adding two psychologists with limited licenses and reducing the number of public members, for a total of 11 board members. 2. It establishes a new pathway for individuals with a master's degree in psychology to obtain a limited license to practice psychology, with requirements for supervised postgraduate experience. This new limited license allows practitioners to engage in the practice of psychology without supervision. 3. It requires licensees seeking renewal to complete a minimum number of continuing education hours in subjects related to the practice of psychology, including courses in pain and symptom management. 4. It maintains the existing provisions allowing psychologists to keep client information confidential, with some exceptions, such as to comply with mandatory reporting requirements.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (31)

Last Action

Placed On Order Of Third Reading (on 12/20/2024)

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