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SB 103

Health occupations: psychologists; supervised postgraduate experience requirements; modify. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 18223a. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0104'25

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by John Damoose and 3 co-sponsors

Michigan bill modifies psychologist licensure's postgraduate supervision requirements to adjust professional training standards and expand or restrict practitioner pipeline entry.

SENATE CO-SPONSOR(S) NAMED: JOHN DAMOOSE
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Bill Summary · SB 103

Legislative bill overview

SB 103 modifies Michigan's psychology licensing law by adding new section 18223a to the Public Health Code, which adjusts supervised postgraduate experience requirements for psychologists. The bill is tied to companion legislation SB 104, suggesting coordinated regulatory changes to psychology licensure standards.

Why is this important

Psychology licensure requirements directly affect how many qualified professionals can enter the field and when they can practice independently, impacting patient access to mental health services across Michigan. Changes to postgraduate supervision requirements can either expand the pipeline of licensed psychologists or create barriers depending on how requirements are modified.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition of "supervised experience": Disputes may arise over what qualifies as acceptable supervision, who can supervise, and whether the changes make requirements more or less stringent
  • Tie-bar dependency: The bill's effectiveness depends entirely on SB 104's passage, creating uncertainty and potential for partial implementation or failure if companion bill stalls
  • Impact on training availability: Changes to postgraduate requirements could affect availability of supervised positions, potentially disadvantaging candidates from underrepresented backgrounds or rural areas

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

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