Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 4981: Health occupations: counselors; reference to limited licensed counselor; modify to limited licensed professional counselor. Amends secs. 16281, 16905, 18101, 18105, 18106, 18111, 18114 & 18117 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16281 et seq.).

Passed one chamber Last action February 24, 2026: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY

Plain-language summary

HB 4981 is a bill introduced in the Michigan House on September 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Health occupations: counselors; reference to limited licensed counselor; modify to limited licensed professional counselor. Amends secs. 16281, 16905, 18101, 18105, 18106, 18111, 18114 & 18117 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16281 et seq.). Primary sponsor: Parker Fairbairn (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 24, 2026): REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Parker Fairbairn (Republican). 6 co-sponsors.