HB4981

Health occupations: counselors; reference to limited licensed counselor; modify to limited licensed professional counselor. Amends secs. 16281, 16905, 18101, 18105, 18106, 18111, 18114 & 18117 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16281 et seq.).

Chamber Passed·2/18/26

Michigan HB4981 modifies the title of "limited licensed counselor" to "limited licensed professional counselor" and updates related definitions and.

Michigan HB4981 amends the Michigan Public Health Code to change the title of "limited licensed counselor" to "limited licensed professional counselor." The bill updates related definitions and practices, ensuring consistency in terminology. It specifies that the practice of counseling does not include the practice of medicine, osteopathic medicine, or psychology, except for certain preventive techniques and counseling methods for which the counselor has been trained. The bill also outlines requirements for relicensure, supervision, and the use of restricted titles.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 109–0 · Feb 18
Current
Health Policy Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
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Roll Call Votes

109 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jan 22

10:30 AM

House Rules

Jan 15

10:30 AM

House Rules

History

Feb 24

Senate

Passed By House With Immediate Effect

Feb 24

Senate

Referred To Committee On Health Policy

Feb 18

House

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