Bill > HB4102

This bill modifies Michigan's Public Health Code to incorporate the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact, which allows physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to more easily practice across multiple states. The bill updates licensing fees, adding a new $90 annual fee for individuals seeking a compact privilege, and modifies definitions to include compact privilege holders. It expands the definition of "physical therapist" and "physical therapist assistant" to include those authorized under the compact, effectively treating them the same as locally licensed professionals. The bill also requires the Michigan Board of Physical Therapy to select a director to serve as the state's delegate for the compact. Additionally, the bill makes minor technical changes to language, such as replacing "person" with "individual" and changing "shall" to "must" in certain sections. The amendments will take effect one year after enactment and are contingent on the passage of a related House Bill (HB 4101). The goal is to facilitate easier interstate practice for physical therapy professionals while maintaining professional standards and oversight.

Health and Social Services

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4102