SB0707

Health occupations: marriage and family therapists; licensing requirements for marriage and family therapists; modify, and require continuing education. Amends secs. 16903 & 16909 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16903 & 333.16909) & adds secs. 16909a & 16914.

Chamber Passed·6/17/26

Michigan SB0707 modifies licensing requirements for marriage and family therapists, including education, supervision, and continuing education.

Michigan SB0707 amends the licensing requirements for marriage and family therapists. It modifies the educational qualifications, requiring a master's or higher degree from an accredited program. It also changes the supervision requirements, mandating a minimum of 300 direct client contact hours, with at least half in settings where families or couples are physically present. The bill introduces continuing education requirements starting from the first renewal cycle after January 1, 2028. It also restricts the use of certain titles and requires limited licensees to practice under supervision.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 22–16 · Jun 17
Current
Families And Veterans Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

22 Yea

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16 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 25

12:00 PM

Senate Health Policy

Mar 18

11:30 AM

Senate Health Policy

History

Jun 17

Senate

Passed Roll Call # 133 Yeas 22 Nays 16 Excused 0 Not Voting 0

Jun 17

House

Received On 06/17/2026

Jun 17

House

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