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HB 5284

Occupations: individual licensing and registration; procedure for vacating disciplinary records of certain licensees or registrants; provide for. Amends secs. 729, 2009 & 2627 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.729 et seq.) & adds sec. 2504b.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Timmy Beson

House Bill 5284 mandates 40 hours of annual continuing education for Michigan licensees, allows vacating certain disciplinary records, and enhances professional standards.

placed on third reading
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Bill Summary · HB 5284

Summary of House Bill 5284

Bill Number: HB 5284
Introduced: November 13, 2025
Status: Bill electronically reproduced on November 13, 2025
Primary Sponsor: Representative Timothy Beson
Classification: Bill
Subject: Occupations: Individual Licensing and Registration, State Agencies (Licensing and Regulatory Affairs)

Purpose and Intent

House Bill 5284 aims to amend the Occupational Code in Michigan, specifically focusing on the licensing and registration of individual licensees. The bill introduces new requirements for continuing education, establishes a process for vacating disciplinary records for certain licensees, and outlines the responsibilities of both licensees and the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.

Key Provisions

Continuing Education Requirements

  • Annual Requirement: Licensees must complete a minimum of 40 hours of continuing education each year.
  • Specific Areas of Focus:
    • At least 8 hours must be in auditing and accounting.
    • At least 2 hours must be in professional ethics, with specific content requirements.
  • Exemptions: Licensees are exempt from these requirements for the first 12 months after obtaining their original license.
  • Carry Over: Licensees can carry over excess hours into the next year, with specific limits on how many can be applied to different categories of education.

Peer Review Program

  • Licensed firms and sole practitioners performing audits, reviews, or compilations must participate in a peer review program.
  • Proof of peer review must be submitted at the time of license renewal.

Vacating Disciplinary Records

  • Licensees may apply to vacate a disciplinary record related to a one-time failure to complete continuing education, provided they meet specific criteria:
    • The application can be submitted 5 years after sanctions are lifted.
    • The licensee must demonstrate successful completion of the required continuing education.
    • The licensee must not have faced further disciplinary action since the original sanction.

Confidentiality and Liability

  • The department is not liable for reporting a public record of discipline that has been set aside if it was available as a public record at the time of the report.

Impact

Affected Parties

  • Licensees: Individuals holding licenses in relevant professions will need to adhere to the new continuing education requirements and may benefit from the ability to vacate certain disciplinary records.
  • Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs: The department will be responsible for implementing the new rules and processing applications for vacating disciplinary records.

Procedural Aspects

  • The bill was introduced and referred to the Committee on Rules on the same day, November 13, 2025.
  • The department is tasked with establishing rules for the continuing education program, which will take effect in the license cycle following the promulgation of these rules.

Conclusion

House Bill 5284 seeks to enhance the professional standards for licensed individuals in Michigan by mandating continuing education and providing a pathway for licensees to clear their disciplinary records under specific conditions. This legislation aims to promote accountability and ongoing professional development within the state's occupational licensing framework.

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

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