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HB 4900

Health occupations: chiropractors; continuing education requirements for chiropractors; modify. Amends sec. 16431 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16431).

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

HB 4900 modifies Michigan chiropractor continuing education requirements, potentially altering licensing standards and practice maintenance obligations.

bill electronically reproduced 09/11/2025
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Bill Summary · HB 4900

Legislative bill overview

HB 4900 modifies Michigan's continuing education requirements for licensed chiropractors under the Public Health Code. The bill amends Section 16431 of the 1978 Public Health Code to change how chiropractors maintain professional licensure through ongoing education. Specific amendments are not detailed in the available information, but the bill's title indicates modifications to existing CE standards.

Why is this important

Continuing education requirements directly affect licensing costs, practice flexibility, and consumer protection in healthcare. Changes to chiropractor CE standards can influence accessibility of chiropractic services, professional development pathways, and regulatory burden on practitioners. The modification could impact thousands of licensed chiropractors in Michigan and potentially their patients' access to care.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of practice clarity: Whether modifications adequately ensure chiropractors maintain competency in evidence-based practices and patient safety
  • Cost and compliance burden: Whether reduced or altered CE requirements lower barriers to practice or potentially compromise professional standards
  • Consumer protection balance: Tension between industry convenience and public assurance that practitioners meet current medical knowledge standards

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

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