Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

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

Enacted Last action July 29, 2026: ASSIGNED PA 0040'26 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT

Plain-language summary

SB 501 is a bill introduced in the Michigan Senate on August 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Sylvia Santana (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 29, 2026): ASSIGNED PA 0040'26 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Sylvia Santana (Democratic).