Bill > HB4904

This bill modifies the requirements for counselors seeking to renew their professional licenses in Michigan by eliminating the mandatory professional disclosure statement. Specifically, the bill removes language requiring counselors to submit a professional disclosure statement when applying for relicensure, whether they are applying less than or more than 3 years after their license expiration. The bill maintains other existing requirements for relicensure, such as submitting a completed application, paying appropriate fees, and meeting certain professional standards. For counselors applying more than 3 years after license expiration, they must still either pass a recognized counseling examination (like the National Counselor Examination) or demonstrate certification from a recognized professional body. The bill also includes a provision to repeal Section 18113 of the public health code, which previously outlined the professional disclosure statement requirements. These changes appear to simplify the relicensure process for professional and limited licensed counselors by removing an administrative documentation requirement while maintaining professional competency standards.

Health and Social Services

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4904