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SB 1055

Health: licensing; preliminary determination process for certain applicants seeking licensure or registration; modify. Amends secs. 16174a & 16241 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16174a & 333.16241).

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rosemary Bayer and 7 co-sponsors

The bill changes how a preliminary determination for health licensure/registration is conducted, potentially altering required information, review timelines, and interim conditions

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Bill Summary · SB 1055

Summary of SB 1055 (2025-2026) – Health: licensing; preliminary determination process for certain applicants seeking licensure or registration; modify

Purpose and intent

  • The bill proposes changes to the licensing and registration framework within Michigan’s health care system. Specifically, it modifies the preliminary determination process for certain applicants seeking licensure or registration under the public health code.
  • The goal appears to be to clarify, streamline, or alter how initial determinations are made before a final licensing/registration decision is issued, potentially affecting processing speed, eligibility assessment, and administrative procedures.

Key provisions and changes (as indicated by the bill’s title and sections amended)

  • Amendment of sections 16174a and 16241 of 1978 Public Act 368 (MCL 333.16174a & 333.16241).
    • These sections relate to licensing standards, prerequisites, and the administrative process for health care providers or facilities seeking licensure or registration.
  • Preliminary determination process for certain applicants:
    • Establishes or modifies criteria, timelines, or steps for a preliminary determination prior to final licensure/registration.
    • May specify the information required from applicants, the scope of preliminary review, and the standards used to determine eligibility for licensure/registration.
  • Procedural adjustments:
    • Potential changes to how decisions are communicated, the opportunities for applicants to respond or provide additional information, and alignment with other licensing processes.
    • May address whether preliminary determinations can affect the speed of licensure decisions or impose conditions on applicants pending final determinations.

Note: The exact text of amendments would detail the precise changes to the statutory language, including any new definitions, standards, or timelines.

Who is affected

  • Applicants seeking licensure or registration in health-related professions or facilities governed by Michigan’s Public Health Code (as referenced by the cited sections).
  • Regulatory authorities responsible for processing health care licensure and registrations, including Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) and related boards or commissions.
  • Potential indirect effects on facilities or practitioners awaiting licensure, and on the overall efficiency of the licensure workflow.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and referral: SB 1055 was introduced on June 23, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Affairs.
  • The bill would advance through the typical legislative process (committee review, potential amendments, and floor votes) before any enactment.
  • The exact deadlines, public notice requirements, and appeal rights related to preliminary determinations would be defined in the amended statutory text.

Practical implications to watch

  • If the preliminary determination process is broadened or tightened, applicants may experience changes in:
    • Required documentation and evidence for initial review.
    • Timeframes for receiving an initial decision and for subsequent responses.
    • Conditions or interim requirements placed on applicants pending final licensure.
  • The changes could impact licensure timelines for new entrants to the health care system and potentially influence staffing and service availability in health facilities undergoing licensure.

Additional considerations

  • As the bill is in the early stage of the legislative process (introduced and referred to committee), details on substantive changes will emerge from committee discussions and any amendments.
  • Stakeholders such as health care providers, professional boards, licensing staff, and applicant watchdog groups may review for alignment with patient safety, workforce needs, and administrative efficiency.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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