Bill > HB4923

This bill modifies licensing requirements for several health professions in Michigan, specifically focusing on eliminating jurisprudence examination requirements for optometrists, physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists, and occupational therapy assistants. The bill updates fee schedules for optometry and physical therapy licensure, removes the mandatory jurisprudence examination (a test on state laws governing professional practice) for these health professions, and makes minor technical changes such as standardizing language from "a person" to "an individual" and correcting capitalization of professional association names. For physical therapist assistants, the bill also clarifies that training programs from the U.S. military or outside the United States can be approved if they are determined to be substantially equivalent to entry-level training in the United States. The overall intent appears to be reducing administrative barriers to licensure while maintaining professional standards, with provisions ensuring that licensing boards cannot require examinations on state laws as a condition of obtaining a license in these health occupations.

Health and Social Services

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4923