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MI HB5488
MI HB5488Health occupations: emergency medical services personnel; licensure of medical first responders and emergency medical technicians; allow at 17 years of age. Amends sec. 20950 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20950). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5489'26
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Introduced
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
In Committee
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled"Public health code,"by amending section 20950 (MCL 333.20950), as amended by 2024 PA 48.
AI Summary
This bill, by amending the Public Health Code, proposes to allow individuals to be licensed as medical first responders and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) at 17 years of age, provided they meet specific requirements outlined in a new section (20950a), rather than the previous requirement of being 18 years old. The bill also clarifies that the department shall issue licenses to individuals who meet the age requirement and other criteria, including completing approved education programs or having relevant military experience, and passing required examinations. The term "armed forces" is defined as in section 16103 of the Public Health Code. This legislation is tied to another bill, HB 5489, meaning it will only become law if that bill is also enacted.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (40)
Angela Witwer (D)*,
Greg Alexander (R),
Brian BeGole (R),
Timmy Beson (R),
Matthew Bierlein (R),
Karl Bohnak (R),
Ken Borton (R),
Tyrone Carter (D),
Cam Cavitt (R),
Jennifer Conlin (D),
Parker Fairbairn (R),
Morgan Foreman (D),
Steve Frisbie (R),
Jaime Greene (R),
Mike Harris (R),
Peter Herzberg (D),
Jason Hoskins (D),
Matt Koleszar (D),
Tom Kunse (R),
Tullio Liberati (D),
Matt Maddock (R),
Greg Markkanen (R),
Mike McFall (D),
Luke Meerman (R),
Denise Mentzer (D),
Cynthia Neeley (D),
Jerry Neyer (R),
Amos O'Neal (D),
Brad Paquette (R),
David Prestin (R),
Carrie Rheingans (D),
Angela Rigas (R),
J.R. Roth (R),
Will Snyder (D),
Samantha Steckloff (D),
Joseph Tate (D),
Regina Weiss (D),
Jimmie Wilson (D),
Stephen Wooden (D),
Stephanie Young (D),
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 01/29/2026 (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5488 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2026-HIB-5488.htm |
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