Michigan HB6404: Health occupations: health professionals; titles to be used by physician's assistants; modify to allow for physician associate. Amends secs. 17011, 17060, 17072, 17082, 17511 & 18011 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17011 et seq.).

What the bill says

To amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 17011, 17060, 17072, 17082, 17511, and 18011 (MCL 333.17011, 333.17060, 333.17072, 333.17082, 333.17511, and 333.18011), sections 17011 and 17511 as amended by 2006 PA 398, section 17060 as amended by 2016 PA 379, and section 18011 as amended by 2006 PA 391.

From the introduced text, September 24, 2026:

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 17011, 17060, 17072, 17082, 17511, and 18011 (MCL 333.17011, 333.17060, 333.17072, 333.17082, 333.17511, and 333.18011), sections 17011 and 17511 as amended by 2006 PA 398, section 17060 as amended by 2016 PA 379, and section 18011 as amended by 2006 PA 391. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 17011. (1) An individual shall not engage in the practice of medicine or practice as a physician's assistant unless licensed or otherwise authorized by this article. An individual shall not engage in teaching or research that requires the practice of medicine unless the individual is licensed or otherwise authorized by this article. (2) Notwithstanding section 16145 or rules promulgated under that section, the board may grant a license to an individual who meets the requirements of section 16186 or 17031(2) after reviewing the applicant's record of practice, experience, and credentials and determining that the applicant is competent to practice medicine. (3) For individuals applying for licensure under section 16186, the board shall not impose requirements on graduates of medical schools located outside the United States or Canada that exceed the requirements imposed on graduates of medical schools located in the United States or Canada. (4) Notwithstanding section 16145 or rules promulgated under that section, the …

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