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This bill establishes a Professional Counselors Licensure Compact, which is an interstate agreement designed to facilitate professional counselors' ability to practice across multiple states more easily. The compact creates a system where licensed professional counselors can obtain a "privilege to practice" in other member states without requiring multiple individual state licenses. Key provisions include establishing a Counseling Compact Commission to oversee the compact, creating a data system to track licensure and disciplinary information, and defining specific requirements for participation. Counselors must meet uniform licensure requirements, including having a master's degree in counseling, passing a recognized national exam, and completing a supervised postgraduate experience. The compact allows counselors to practice telehealth across state lines, supports military spouses, and provides a mechanism for interstate investigations and disciplinary actions. The compact aims to increase public access to counseling services, enhance interstate cooperation, and maintain public health and safety by ensuring consistent professional standards. The bill will take effect one year after being enacted into law, giving states time to prepare for implementation of the new interstate licensing system.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4591