Bill > HB5150

This bill modifies the Michigan Public Health Code to update regulations for respiratory therapists, including changes to licensure, fees, definitions, and continuing education requirements. The bill increases the application processing fee for respiratory therapists from $20 to $75 and the annual license fee from $75 to $82.70, and introduces a new limited license category for students and recent graduates. It expands the definition of respiratory care services to include more specific clinical activities like obtaining and analyzing blood and gas samples, performing therapeutic procedures, and initiating emergency procedures. The bill also establishes new continuing education requirements for license renewal, mandating that licensed respiratory therapists complete at least 15 clock hours of approved continuing education courses or pass specific professional examinations. Importantly, the bill clarifies that individuals cannot use titles like "respiratory therapist" or provide respiratory care services without proper licensing, with some exceptions for students, supervised workers, and certain licensed healthcare professionals. The changes aim to professionalize and standardize the practice of respiratory therapy in Michigan, with the amendments taking effect 90 days after enactment.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5150