Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB 4887 — Occupations: collection practices; licensing of collection agencies; modify. Amends secs. 303a & 411 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.303a & 339.411) & repeals art. 9 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.901 - 339.920) & sec. 21 of 1979 PA 152 (MCL 338.2221).

Last action — bill electronically reproduced 09/11/2025

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced September 16, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Occupations: collection practices; licensing of collection agencies; modify. Amends secs. 303a & 411 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.303a & 339.411) & repeals art. 9 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.901 - 339.920) & sec. 21 of 1979 PA 152 (MCL 338.2221).

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends the Occupational Code by modifying the commencement dates for certain board appointments and updating the process and conditions for renewing and reinstating licenses and registrations.

  • MCL 339.303a

    commence → commences

    Updates the language for clarity on the commencement of board member terms.

  • MCL 339.411

    lapse → laps

    Updates the language to reflect consistency in verb tense regarding license expiration.

  • MCL 339.411

    time period set forth in subsection (2) → time period described in subsection (2)

    Clarifies the reference to the time period for license renewal.

  • MCL 339.411

    Any penalties or conditions imposed by disciplinary action in this state or any other jurisdiction have been satisfied. → The person satisfies any penalties or conditions imposed by disciplinary action in this state or any other jurisdiction.

    Adjusts the phrasing to make it more direct regarding the conditions for relicensure.

  • MCL 339.411

    may be relicensed or reregistered subsequent to 3 or more years after the expiration date of the last license or registration → may be relicensed or reregistered subsequent to 3 or more years after the expiration date of the last license or registration if the person shows that the person meets the requirements for licensure or registration as established by the department in rules or procedures, which may require a person to pass all or part of a required examination, to complete continuing education requirements, or to meet current education or training requirements.

    Clarifies conditions for reinstatement of licenses after more than three years.

  • MCL 339.411

    by under this section → under this section

    Minor grammatical adjustment for clarity.

  • MCL 339.411

    notwithstanding the time periods described in subsection (6) → Notwithstanding the time periods described in subsection (6),

    Adjusts phrase for standardization of legal language.

  • MCL 339.411

    If it → If the

    Corrects phrasing for clarity.

  • MCL 339.411

    must not exceed 36 months from the date of expiration of the license or registration. → must not exceed 36 months from the date of expiration of the license or registration.

    Reiterates the time limitation on the temporary exemption from renewal fees and requirements.

  • MCL 339.411

    the face of the application → its the face of the application

    Minor grammatical adjustment for clarity.

Action History

  1. bill electronically reproduced 09/11/2025

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4887 do?
Occupations: collection practices; licensing of collection agencies; modify. Amends secs. 303a & 411 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.303a & 339.411) & repeals art. 9 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.901 - 339.920) & sec. 21 of 1979 PA 152 (MCL 338.2221).
Who sponsors HB 4887?
HB 4887 is sponsored by Brian BeGole (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 4887?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced September 16, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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