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HB 4929

Health: licensing; procedure for voluntary relinquishment of license; provide for. Amends sec. 16201 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16201) & adds sec. 16202.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Greg Alexander and 5 co-sponsors

Michigan establishes formal procedures allowing licensed health professionals to voluntarily surrender licenses through a streamlined administrative process.

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Bill Summary · HB 4929

Legislative bill overview

HB 4929 amends Michigan's Public Health Code to establish a formal procedure allowing licensed health professionals to voluntarily relinquish their licenses. The bill modifies section 16201 and adds a new section 16202 to the 1978 Public Health Code, creating a streamlined process for license surrender.

Why is this important

This legislation provides health professionals with a defined legal pathway to surrender licenses without going through disciplinary proceedings, potentially reducing administrative burden on licensing boards. It allows practitioners to exit their profession cleanly—relevant for those retiring, changing careers, or facing other circumstances where maintaining licensure is unnecessary.

Potential points of contention

  • Liability concerns: Critics may worry that easy license relinquishment could allow practitioners to avoid accountability by surrendering licenses before disciplinary actions conclude, potentially protecting them from public records of misconduct
  • Consumer protection gaps: The bill's provisions regarding notification to patients, transfer of medical records, or ongoing liability for past care are not detailed in this summary and could affect patient safety
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill's language about what constitutes "voluntary" relinquishment and whether it prevents re-licensure or creates other barriers remains unclear without full text review

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

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