Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 6404 — Health occupations: health professionals; titles to be used by physician's assistants; modify to allow for physician associate. Amends secs. 17011, 17060, 17072, 17082, 17511 & 18011 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17011 et seq.).

Last action — bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced September 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill allows physician's assistants to use the title 'physician associate'.

This legislation modifies the titles that physician's assistants can use, specifically allowing them to be called 'physician associates'. This aims to better reflect their role in healthcare.

What this means for you
  • Healthcare: This means that health professionals can now identify as physician associates, which may help clarify their roles to patients.

Summary

Health occupations: health professionals; titles to be used by physician's assistants; modify to allow for physician associate. Amends secs. 17011, 17060, 17072, 17082, 17511 & 18011 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17011 et seq.).

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026

Sponsors

  • Carrie Rheingans · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Carrie Rheingans

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 6404 do?
Health occupations: health professionals; titles to be used by physician's assistants; modify to allow for physician associate. Amends secs. 17011, 17060, 17072, 17082, 17511 & 18011 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17011 et seq.).
Who sponsors HB 6404?
HB 6404 is sponsored by Carrie Rheingans.
What is the current status of HB 6404?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced September 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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