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HB 4895

Occupations: individual licensing and registration; continuing education requirements; allow to be fulfilled with online remote learning. Amends sec. 314 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.314).

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

HB 4895 lets LARA require 100% of continuing education be completed online, with standards set by rule in consultation with licensing boards, expanding remote access for licensees.

placed on third reading
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Bill Summary · HB 4895

Summary — HB 4895 (1980 PA 299, sec. 314 / MCL 339.314)

Sponsor: Rep. Rylee Linting (with Reps. Martin, Alexander, Borton, Wozniak, Schuette)
Companion bill: SB 1267

Main purpose

HB 4895 requires the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) to allow all continuing education (CE) requirements established under the Occupational Code to be completed entirely through online or other electronic media, provided the online programs meet standards set by LARA by rule in consultation with the applicable licensing board.

Key provisions

  • Amends section 314 of the Occupational Code (MCL 339.314).
  • Subsection (1) retains that boards recommend approval/recognition of required CE programs (unless the board itself grants approval).
  • New language in subsection (2) mandates that LARA must permit 100% of an occupation’s continuing education requirements to be fulfilled via online or electronic media.
  • Any online/electronic CE program must meet standards established by LARA by administrative rule, developed in consultation with the applicable licensing board.

Who is affected

  • Licensed and registered professionals regulated under Michigan’s Occupational Code (those required to complete continuing education).
  • Licensing boards that review or recommend CE program approvals.
  • CE providers (organizations and instructors) who will need to design online offerings that conform to LARA’s rule standards.
  • LARA (responsible for implementing rulemaking and oversight).

Expected impacts

  • Expands flexibility and access for licensees to meet CE requirements remotely (may reduce travel/time costs).
  • Encourages CE providers to offer online/electronic formats that meet state standards.
  • Preserves board involvement in program approval/recognition; LARA sets and enforces standards by rule.
  • Fiscal impact: estimated minimal for LARA; potential small costs related to rule promulgation and oversight.

Procedural status and timeline (selected actions)

  • Filed: March 13, 2025 (also reproduced and reintroduced Sept. 11, 2025)
  • Committee activity: Referred to Education and Workforce; reported favorably (4/16/2025); placed on General State Calendar (5/05/2025)
  • Subsequent actions: Laid on table subject to call (5/05/2025); later reported with recommendation for referral to Committee on Rules (11/05/2025); recommendation concurred in (11/05/2025).

This bill mandates statewide allowance of fully online CE where adopted, subject to rulemaking to set program standards.

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

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