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SB 707

Health occupations: marriage and family therapists; licensing requirements for marriage and family therapists; modify, and require continuing education. Amends secs. 16903 & 16909 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16903 & 333.16909) & adds secs. 16909a & 16914.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rosemary Bayer and 2 co-sponsors

Michigan bill updates marriage and family therapist licensing standards and continuing education requirements to strengthen professional qualifications and consumer protections.

referred to Committee on Families and Veterans
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Bill Summary · SB 707

Legislative bill overview

SB 707 modifies Michigan's licensing requirements for marriage and family therapists by amending existing health occupations regulations and adding new licensing standards. The bill updates continuing education requirements and establishes additional qualifications for therapists seeking licensure in the state.

Why is this important

Licensing standards directly affect who can legally practice marriage and family therapy in Michigan, influencing consumer protection and access to mental health services. Changes to continuing education requirements impact both practicing therapists' professional obligations and the quality of care patients receive.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of practice clarification: Amendments may expand or restrict what marriage and family therapists can do compared to other mental health professionals, potentially creating turf disputes with counselors, psychologists, and social workers
  • Continuing education burden: New or modified CE requirements could increase costs and administrative burden for practicing therapists, particularly those in rural areas with limited training opportunities
  • Grandfathering and transition provisions: The bill's details on how existing licensed therapists are affected—whether they must meet new standards immediately or have transition periods—remains unclear from the summary alone

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

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