HB5522

Health occupations: physician's assistants; licensure of physician's assistants; modify. Amends (see bill).

Introduced·2/18/26
Introduced Text

Michigan HB5522 modifies the licensure of physician's assistants, including experience requirements and practice agreements.

Michigan HB5522 amends the licensure of physician's assistants by setting a minimum experience requirement of 1,000 hours for those entering into practice agreements as of January 1, 2027. It also outlines the terms and requirements for practice agreements between physician's assistants and participating medical providers, including communication protocols, alternative provider consultation, and termination provisions.

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Health Policy Committee
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History

Feb 19

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 02/18/2026

Feb 18

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Luke Meerman

Feb 18

House

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