HB5488

Health occupations: emergency medical services personnel; licensure of medical first responders and emergency medical technicians; allow at 17 years of age. Amends sec. 20950 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20950). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5489'26

Introduced·1/29/26
Introduced Text

Allows 17-year-olds to become licensed medical first responders and emergency medical technicians in Michigan.

This bill amends Michigan's Public Health Code to lower the age requirement for obtaining a license as a medical first responder or emergency medical technician from 18 to 17 years old. It maintains the existing licensing requirements, including passing examinations and paying applicable fees. The bill also outlines the fees for different levels of licensure, such as medical first responder, emergency medical technician, and paramedic. The changes will take effect only if a related bill, HB 5489, is enacted into law.

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History

Feb 3

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 01/29/2026

Jan 29

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Angela Witwer

Jan 29

House

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