HB5150

Health occupations: respiratory therapists; licensure for respiratory therapists; modify. Amends secs. 16204, 16344, 18701, 18703, 18707 & 18709 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16204 et seq.) & adds secs. 18710 & 18712.

Chamber Passed·5/21/26

Michigan HB5150 modifies respiratory therapist licensure requirements, including limited licenses for students and continuing education for renewal.

Michigan HB5150 amends the Public Health Code to modify the licensure requirements for respiratory therapists. The bill specifies that individuals must be licensed to practice respiratory care, with exceptions for students under supervision and self-care by patients. It introduces limited licenses for students enrolled in accredited programs, provided they are supervised by licensed professionals. The bill also mandates continuing education for license renewal, including pain and symptom management. It sets fees for applications and licenses and outlines the scope of respiratory care services.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 103–3 · May 21
Current
Health Policy Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

103 Yea

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Calendar

Apr 16

10:30 AM

House Rules

Feb 19

10:30 AM

House Rules

History

Jun 2

Senate

Passed By House With Immediate Effect

Jun 2

Senate

Referred To Committee On Health Policy

May 21

House

Read A Third Time