HB5489

Health occupations: emergency medical services personnel; licensure of medical first responders and emergency medical technicians; allow at 17 years of age. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 20950a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5488'26

Introduced·1/29/26
Introduced Text

Allows 17-year-olds to apply for emergency medical technician and medical first responder licenses in Michigan.

This bill amends Michigan's Public Health Code to allow individuals who are 17 years of age to apply for emergency medical technician and medical first responder licenses. If the applicant is 17 but under 18, the application must be signed by a parent or guardian. The bill also specifies that applicants for emergency medical technician specialist, paramedic, or emergency medical services instructor-coordinator licenses must be 18 years of age or older. The changes will only take effect if another bill, HB 5488, 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. Dave Prestin

Jan 29

House

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