Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5946: Health occupations: massage therapists; continuing education requirements for massage therapists; modify. Amends secs. 16148 & 17965 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16148 & 333.17965). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5947'26
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5946 is a bill introduced in the Michigan House on May 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Health occupations: massage therapists; continuing education requirements for massage therapists; modify. Amends secs. 16148 & 17965 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16148 & 333.17965). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5947'26. Primary sponsor: Kimberly Edwards (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2026): bill electronically reproduced 05/12/2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Kelly Breen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Julie Brixie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 73 |
| Emily Dievendorf | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Sharon MacDonell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Reggie Miller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 31 |
| Veronica Paiz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Regina Weiss | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Stephanie Young | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- bill electronically reproduced 05/12/2026
- referred to Committee on Regulatory Reform
- read a first time
- introduced by Representative Rep. Kimberly Edwards