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MI HB4593
MI HB4593Health occupations: dentists; representing oneself as a "dental specialist" or as specializing in other dental areas; prohibit under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 16608 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16608). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4594'25
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Introduced
06/10/2025
06/10/2025
In Committee
03/04/2026
03/04/2026
Crossed Over
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled"Public health code,"by amending section 16608 (MCL 333.16608), as amended by 2021 PA 12.
AI Summary
This bill, amending the Public Health Code, prohibits dentists who have not obtained a specific "health profession specialty field license" from representing themselves to the public as a "dental specialist" or as specializing in areas for which such a license doesn't exist, or advertising services in a way that suggests advanced training without holding the license. The bill clarifies that this prohibition applies even if a dentist doesn't use a protected specialty title or includes a disclaimer, and it aims to prevent dentists from implying specialized expertise without proper certification, building upon existing regulations for dentists with advanced training in fields like prosthodontics, orthodontics, and oral surgery.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Matthew Bierlein (R)*,
Tom Kunse (R),
Jerry Neyer (R),
Carrie Rheingans (D),
Julie Rogers (D),
J.R. Roth (R),
Kathy Schmaltz (R),
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Health Policy (on 03/04/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4593 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billengrossed/House/htm/2025-HEBH-4593.htm |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Reported from Committee | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-4593-MYSGBLQ7.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary for Second Committee | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-4593-50R2KGSX.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Introduced | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-4593-0GDYVCM1.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Introduced | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-4593-CKJN97PH.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2025-HIB-4593.htm |
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