Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 144: Health occupations: physical therapists; prescription requirement for physical therapy treatment; eliminate, and make other modifications to the practice of physical therapy. Amends secs. 17801, 17820, 17822, 17824 & 17825 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17801 et seq.) & adds sec. 17825a.

Passed one chamber Last action June 24, 2026: referred to second reading

Plain-language summary

SB 144 is a bill introduced in the Michigan Senate on March 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Health occupations: physical therapists; prescription requirement for physical therapy treatment; eliminate, and make other modifications to the practice of physical therapy. Amends secs. 17801, 17820, 17822, 17824 & 17825 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17801 et seq.) & adds sec. 17825a. Primary sponsor: Sylvia Santana (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 24, 2026): referred to second reading.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Sylvia Santana (Democratic).