Health occupations: physical therapists; licensing process; modify to incorporate physical therapy licensin...
This means that physical therapists may find it easier to work in different states without additional licensing hurdles.
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SB 501 — Health occupations: physical therapists; licensing process; modify to incorporate physical therapy licensing compact. Amends secs. 16335, 17801 & 17821 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16335 et seq.) & adds secs. 17820a & 17820b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4101'25
Last action — 7/2/2026 - placed on third reading
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced July 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
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Introduced
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
This bill modifies the licensing process for physical therapists to include a compact agreement.
The bill updates the licensing process for physical therapists by incorporating a physical therapy licensing compact. This change is intended to streamline licenses for physical therapists across state lines.
What this means for you
- Workers: This means that physical therapists may find it easier to work in different states without additional licensing hurdles.
Summary
Health occupations: physical therapists; licensing process; modify to incorporate physical therapy licensing compact. Amends secs. 16335, 17801 & 17821 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16335 et seq.) & adds secs. 17820a & 17820b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4101'25
Bill Text
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Read SB 501 on the official Michigan source →Action History
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7/2/2026 - placed on third reading
Sponsors
- Kenneth Horn · Primary
- Rosemary Bayer · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 145 not signed on · 2 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Kenneth Horn
Co-sponsors (1)
- Rosemary Bayer Democrat
Not signed on (145)
145 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 145 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 55 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 103 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 94% | 6% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (109)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aiyash | — | Yea |
| Eisen | — | Yea |
| Lasinski | — | Yea |
| Schroeder | — | Yea |
| Ellison | — | Yea |
| Allor | — | Yea |
| Farrington | — | Yea |
| Shannon | — | Yea |
| Filler | — | Yea |
| Lilly | — | Yea |
| Beeler | — | Yea |
| Frederick | — | Yea |
| Sneller | — | Yea |
| Garza | — | Yea |
| Manoogian | — | Yea |
| Sowerby | — | Yea |
| Glenn | — | Yea |
| Marino | — | Yea |
| Bezotte | — | Yea |
| Steenland | — | Yea |
| Bolden | — | Yea |
| Griffin | — | Yea |
| Stone | — | Yea |
| Haadsma | — | Yea |
| Morse | — | Yea |
| Thanedar | — | Yea |
| Brabec | — | Yea |
| Hammoud | — | Yea |
| Brann | — | Yea |
| VanSingel | — | Yea |
| OMalley | — | Yea |
| ONeal | — | Yea |
| Wakeman | — | Yea |
| Calley | — | Yea |
| Hood | — | Yea |
| Outman | — | Yea |
| Cambensy | — | Yea |
| Howell | — | Yea |
| Peterson | — | Yea |
| Wentworth | — | Yea |
| Whiteford | — | Yea |
| Whitsett | — | Yea |
| Jones | — | Yea |
| Kahle | — | Yea |
| Rabhi | — | Yea |
| Clemente | — | Yea |
| Rendon | — | Yea |
| Yancey | — | Yea |
| Clements | — | Yea |
| Kuppa | — | Yea |
| Yaroch | — | Yea |
| Coleman | — | Yea |
| LaFave | — | Yea |
| LaGrand | — | Yea |
| Sabo | — | Yea |
| Berman | — | Nay |
| Fink | — | Nay |
| Reilly | — | Nay |
| Hornberger | — | Nay |
| Angela Witwer | Democrat | Yea |
| Brenda Carter | Democrat | Yea |
| Cynthia Neeley | Democrat | Yea |
| Darrin Camilleri | Democrat | Yea |
| Helena Scott | Democrat | Yea |
| John Cherry | Democrat | Yea |
| Joseph Tate | Democrat | Yea |
| Julie Brixie | Democrat | Yea |
| Julie M. Rogers | Democrat | Yea |
| Kara Hope | Democrat | Yea |
| Kelly A Breen | Democrat | Yea |
| Kevin Hertel | Democrat | Yea |
| Laurie Pohutsky | Democrat | Yea |
| Mary Cavanagh | Democrat | Yea |
| Matt Koleszar | Democrat | Yea |
| Ranjeev Puri | Democrat | Yea |
| Regina Weiss | Democrat | Yea |
| Samantha Steckloff | Democrat | Yea |
| Sarah Anthony | Democrat | Yea |
| Stephanie A Young | Democrat | Yea |
| Tullio Liberati Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Tyrone Carter | Democrat | Yea |
| Ann M. Bollin | Republican | Yea |
| Brad Paquette | Republican | Yea |
| Bradley Slagh | Republican | Yea |
| Bryan Posthumus | Republican | Yea |
| David W. Martin | Republican | Yea |
| Douglas C Wozniak | Republican | Yea |
| Greg VanWoerkom | Republican | Yea |
| Gregory Alexander | Republican | Yea |
| Gregory Markkanen | Republican | Yea |
| John Damoose | Republican | Yea |
| John R. Roth | Republican | Yea |
| Joseph Bellino Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| Ken Borton | Republican | Yea |
| Luke Meerman | Republican | Yea |
| Mark A Tisdel | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Huizenga | Republican | Yea |
| Matt Hall | Republican | Yea |
| Matt Maddock | Republican | Yea |
| Michele Hoitenga | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Mueller | Republican | Yea |
| Pauline Wendzel | Republican | Yea |
| Phil Green | Republican | Yea |
| Roger Hauck | Republican | Yea |
| Ruth Johnson | Republican | Yea |
| Ruth Johnson | Republican | Nay |
| Sarah Lightner | Republican | Yea |
| Steve Carra | Republican | Nay |
| Timothy Beson | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 35 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (36)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Schmidt | — | Yea |
| Ananich | — | Yea |
| Shirkey | — | Yea |
| Hollier | — | Yea |
| Stamas | — | Yea |
| Bizon | — | Yea |
| Horn | — | Yea |
| Bullock | — | Yea |
| Outman | — | Yea |
| LaSata | — | Yea |
| Zorn | — | Yea |
| MacDonald | — | Yea |
| Barrett | — | Not Voting |
| Dayna Polehanki | Democrat | Yea |
| Erika Geiss | Democrat | Yea |
| Jeff Irwin | Democrat | Yea |
| Jeremy Moss | Democrat | Yea |
| Kevin Hertel | Democrat | Yea |
| Mallory McMorrow | Democrat | Yea |
| Paul Wojno | Democrat | Yea |
| Rosemary Bayer | Democrat | Yea |
| Sean McCann | Democrat | Yea |
| Stephanie Chang | Democrat | Yea |
| Sylvia Santana | Democrat | Yea |
| Winnie Brinks | Democrat | Yea |
| Aric Nesbitt | Republican | Yea |
| Curtis S VanderWall | Republican | Yea |
| Dan Lauwers | Republican | Yea |
| Edward McBroom | Republican | Yea |
| Gregory Alexander | Republican | Yea |
| Jim Runestad | Republican | Yea |
| Jon Bumstead | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin Daley | Republican | Yea |
| Lana Theis | Republican | Yea |
| Roger Victory | Republican | Yea |
| Ruth Johnson | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 501 do?
- Health occupations: physical therapists; licensing process; modify to incorporate physical therapy licensing compact. Amends secs. 16335, 17801 & 17821 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16335 et seq.) & adds secs. 17820a & 17820b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4101'25
- Who sponsors SB 501?
- SB 501 is sponsored by Kenneth Horn and Rosemary Bayer (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SB 501?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced July 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track SB 501?
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