Bill > HB4591

This bill establishes a Professional Counselors Licensure Compact to facilitate interstate practice for licensed professional counselors (LPCs). The compact aims to increase public access to counseling services by creating a system of mutual license recognition among participating states. Key provisions include establishing a Counseling Compact Commission to oversee the interstate licensing process, creating a uniform data system for tracking licensure and disciplinary information, and allowing LPCs to practice across state lines under a "Privilege to Practice" if they meet specific requirements. These requirements include holding an unencumbered license in a home state, having a valid social security number or national practitioner identifier, completing specific educational requirements (including a 60-semester-hour master's degree with coursework in areas like professional ethics, social diversity, and counseling techniques), and passing a nationally recognized exam. The compact also provides special considerations for military personnel and their spouses, allows for telehealth services, and establishes a mechanism for investigating and addressing potential misconduct across state lines. The bill ensures that LPCs practicing in a remote state must adhere to that state's laws and regulations while maintaining the original state's ability to take disciplinary action if needed.

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