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HB 4934

Health occupations: psychologists; relicensure to serve as renewal; allow. Amends sec. 18223 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.18223).

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

Michigan allows psychologists to renew licenses via relicensure instead of full re-examination, streamlining credential maintenance for mental health providers.

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Bill Summary · HB 4934

Legislative bill overview

HB 4934 amends Michigan's health occupations law to allow psychologists to renew their licenses through relicensure rather than requiring full re-examination or alternative renewal procedures. The bill modifies Section 18223 of the 1978 Public Health Code to streamline the license renewal process for practicing psychologists in the state.

Why is this important

License renewal processes directly affect the availability of mental health services by determining how easily psychologists can maintain their practice credentials. Streamlining relicensure reduces administrative burden and potential service gaps if psychologists face complex renewal requirements, ultimately supporting continuity of care for patients seeking psychological services.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of "relicensure": The bill's language doesn't specify what relicensure entails (continuing education requirements, competency verification, fees, or other conditions), which could create implementation ambiguity
  • Regulatory standards: Critics may argue that simplified renewal processes could compromise quality assurance if renewal doesn't include adequate competency verification or disciplinary history review
  • Equity considerations: The impact on psychologists with licensing gaps or those re-entering practice after extended absences is unclear from the bill language

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

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