Bill > HB4926

This bill modifies the Michigan Public Health Code to establish a procedure for health professionals to request the removal of certain disciplinary records from their official files. Specifically, the bill allows licensees, registrants, or applicants to apply to the Department of Health to set aside a disciplinary record related to a one-time failure to complete continuing education requirements, provided certain conditions are met. These conditions include waiting at least 5 years after sanctions are no longer in force, demonstrating no subsequent disciplinary actions, completing the original sanction, and having no previous record set-aside. If approved, the disciplinary record would be removed from the department's public website, and the individual can represent that no such record exists. The bill also makes such set-aside records exempt from Freedom of Information Act disclosure and clarifies that the department is not liable for previously published records. Additionally, the bill makes minor technical changes to existing provisions about maintaining professional licensing records, such as updating language about record retention and departmental review processes. The primary intent appears to be providing a pathway for health professionals to clear isolated, minor educational compliance infractions from their permanent records after demonstrating sustained professional compliance.

Health and Social Services

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4926