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HB 4923

Health occupations: physical therapists; jurisprudence examination requirement for certain health professions; eliminate. Amends secs. 16329, 16335, 17826, 18307 & 18309 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16329 et seq.) & adds secs. 17428, 17828 & 18310.

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

Michigan bill eliminates jurisprudence exam requirements for physical therapists and certain health professions, reducing licensing barriers but potentially weakening state-specific regulatory knowledge verification.

bill electronically reproduced 09/11/2025
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Bill Summary · HB 4923

Legislative bill overview

HB 4923 eliminates the jurisprudence examination requirement for certain health professions in Michigan, specifically amending regulations for physical therapists and other licensed health occupations under the 1978 Public Health Code. The bill modifies existing licensing sections and adds new provisions to streamline credentialing processes for these professions.

Why is this important

Jurisprudence exams test knowledge of state-specific laws, regulations, and ethical standards governing a profession. Removing this requirement could reduce barriers to licensure and expedite professional credentialing, potentially increasing workforce availability, but may also impact quality assurance and public safety protections if practitioners lack state-specific regulatory knowledge.

Potential points of contention

  • Public protection trade-off: Eliminating jurisprudence exams may reduce assurance that practitioners understand Michigan-specific laws, regulations, and disciplinary standards that protect consumers
  • Professional reciprocity implications: Changes could affect how Michigan recognizes out-of-state licenses and whether other states reciprocate, impacting professional mobility
  • Scope creep concerns: The bill's broad language ("certain health professions") and multiple amended sections suggest it may affect more professions than physical therapists alone, with unclear regulatory consequences

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

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