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SB 60

Health occupations: physicians; interstate medical licensure compact; remove sunset. Amends sec. 16189 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16189).

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Paul Wojno

SB 60 removes Michigan's IMLC sunset, making participation permanent; preserves expedited multi-state physician licensure (telemedicine access) with no fiscal impact.

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Bill Summary · SB 60

SB 60 — Summary (Interstate Medical Licensure Compact: remove sunset)

Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Health Policy
Introduced: (filed) August 1, 2025
Statute amended: 1978 PA 368, Public Health Code — sec. 16189 (MCL 333.16189)
Subject: Health occupations — physicians; Interstate Medical Licensure Compact

Main purpose

SB 60 would remove the statutory sunset date that would otherwise terminate Michigan’s participation in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC). In effect, the bill makes Michigan’s authorization to participate in the Compact permanent rather than expiring on March 28, 2025.

Background

  • Public Act 563 of 2018 enacted the IMLC into Michigan law; the Act took effect March 28, 2019.
  • The original law included a sunset (March 28, 2022); Public Act 38 of 2022 extended that sunset to March 28, 2025.
  • The IMLC provides an expedited pathway for eligible physicians to obtain licenses in multiple member states while preserving each state board’s regulatory authority.

Key provisions / statutory change

  • Deletes the March 28, 2025 sunset provision in MCL 333.16189 (Part 161 of the Public Health Code), thereby allowing Michigan to remain a continuing member of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact.
  • The bill does not alter the Compact’s substantive eligibility requirements, enforcement provisions, or state medical board authorities; it only removes the automatic expiration of Michigan’s enabling statute.

Who is affected

  • Physicians: particularly those seeking an expedited multi‑state license (including telemedicine practitioners).
  • Michigan Board of Medicine and other state licensing/regulatory bodies: will continue to operate under Compact procedures for expedited licensing and information sharing.
  • Patients, especially in rural/underserved areas: potential indirect benefit from greater access to physicians and telehealth services.
  • State budget: Senate analyses conclude there is no fiscal impact on state or local government.

Rationale / policy considerations

Supporters argue that continued participation:
- Preserves an efficient pathway to bring licensed physicians into Michigan,
- Enhances access to care (notably telemedicine) in rural and underserved communities,
- Maintains interstate cooperation on licensure and public protection.

Procedural / timeline notes

  • Current status: referred to the Senate Health Policy Committee (per bill header).
  • The bill amends MCL 333.16189 (Public Health Code, Part 161).
  • Related: this measure re‑introduces provisions previously advanced as House Bill 5964 in the 2023–24 session.

If enacted, Michigan would remain a permanent participating state in the IMLC, continuing the Compact’s expedited licensure processes and associated interstate regulatory arrangements.

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

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