Bill > HB4929

This bill modifies the Michigan Public Health Code to establish a formal procedure for healthcare professionals to voluntarily surrender their professional licenses or registrations. Under the new provisions, a licensed or registered healthcare professional can submit a written request to surrender their license, but the department may deny this request if it appears the surrender is an attempt to avoid disciplinary action or if there are pending allegations against the professional. The bill clarifies that surrendering a license does not protect the individual from civil or criminal liability for prior actions, and the department will not refund any fees paid. Additionally, the bill specifies that after an 8-year waiting period, an individual can apply for relicensure using the same process as a new applicant. The bill also updates language around license renewal, including removing gendered pronouns and clarifying renewal and late renewal procedures. The changes will take effect 90 days after the bill is enacted into law, providing healthcare professionals and the licensing department with a clear, standardized process for voluntary license surrender.

Health and Social Services

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4929