HB4594

Health occupations: dentists; use of the title "dental specialist"; prohibit. Amends sec. 16605 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16605). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4593'25

Chamber Passed·2/26/26

Michigan HB4594 prohibits the use of the title "dental specialist" by dentists unless authorized.

Michigan HB4594 amends the state's public health code to restrict the use of the title "dental specialist" by dentists. This title can only be used by those authorized under the law and in a manner prescribed by the law. The restriction on the use of this title begins on January 1, 2026. This bill is contingent on the enactment of another bill, HB4593.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 105–1 · Feb 26
Current
Health Policy Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

105 Yea

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1 Nay

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Calendar

Nov 5, 2025

9:00 AM

House Health Policy

Oct 29, 2025

9:00 AM

House Health Policy

History

Mar 4

Senate

Passed By House With Immediate Effect

Mar 4

Senate

Referred To Committee On Health Policy

Feb 26

House

Read A Third Time