HB4591

Health occupations: counselors; professional counselors licensure compact; provide for. Amends sec. 18101 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.18101) & adds secs. 16190a & 18105a.

Chamber Passed·10/29/25

Michigan HB4591 establishes a compact for the licensure of professional counselors, allowing them to practice across multiple states.

Michigan HB4591 amends the Michigan Public Health Code to establish the Counseling Compact, facilitating interstate practice for licensed professional counselors. The compact aims to increase public access to counseling services, enhance public safety, and encourage cooperation among states. It allows licensed counselors to practice in multiple states under a Privilege to Practice, provided they meet specific criteria, including holding a valid license in their Home State and adhering to the laws of the Remote State.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 83–23 · Oct 29, 2025
Current
Health Policy Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

83 Yea

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23 Nay

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Calendar

Sep 25, 2025

10:30 AM

House Rules

Sep 18, 2025

10:30 AM

House Rules

History

Oct 30, 2025

Senate

Passed By House With Immediate Effect

Oct 30, 2025

Senate

Referred To Committee On Health Policy

Oct 29, 2025

House

Read A Third Time