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Michigan SB 60 removes the sunset date for the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact

Original title: Health occupations: physicians; interstate medical licensure compact; remove sunset.

Last action · February 18, 2025: referred to Committee on Health PolicySponsor: Paul Wojno

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What This Bill Would Do

Michigan Senate Bill 60 amends the Public Health Code to remove the March 28, 2025, repeal date for the , allowing the state to continue participating in the multi-state agreement that streamlines medical licensing for physicians.

Why it matters

The measure keeps Michigan in the multi-state licensing agreement past the previously scheduled March 28, 2025 expiration, preserving the expedited pathway for qualified physicians to practice across member state borders.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Physicians

Qualified physicians retain the ongoing option to use the expedited multi-state licensing pathway without an approaching expiration date.

Directly affected

State Medical Boards

Member boards continue to participate in coordinated information sharing, joint investigations, and disciplinary actions through the Interstate Commission.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Senate Bill 60 change about the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact?
Senate Bill 60 removes the March 28, 2025 repeal date, allowing Michigan to continue its participation in the .
Who qualifies for an expedited license under the compact?
Physicians who are graduates of accredited medical schools, have passed board examinations within three attempts, completed approved graduate medical education, hold specialty certification, possess a full and unrestricted license, and have no disqualifying criminal record or disciplinary history.

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Where This Stands

Currently passed chamber. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Law.

Procedural history

11 actions
  1. Feb 18, 2025HouseCommittee
    referred to Committee on Health Policy
  2. Feb 18, 2025HouseIntroduced
    read a first time
  3. Feb 18, 2025House
    received on 02/14/2025
  4. Feb 13, 2025SenateFloor
    PASSED ROLL CALL # 8 YEAS 32 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 5 NOT VOTING 0
  5. Feb 11, 2025Senate
    PLACED ON ORDER OF THIRD READING
  6. Feb 11, 2025Senate
    REPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT(S)
Show 5 earlier actions
  1. Feb 11, 2025Senate
    RULES SUSPENDED FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION
  2. Feb 11, 2025SenateCommittee
    REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
  3. Feb 11, 2025SenateCommittee
    REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT 2/5/2025
  4. Feb 4, 2025SenateCommittee
    REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
  5. Feb 4, 2025SenateIntroduced
    INTRODUCED BY SENATOR PAUL WOJNO

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Lobbying Activity

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Discoveries

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policy shift98% confidence

Removal of Statutory Sunset

Senate Bill 60 removes a previously established expiration date, making Michigan's participation in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact permanent rather than temporary.

Connected Entities

United States Drug Enforcement Administration, Paul Wojno, Federal Bureau of Investigation and 1 more
OrganizationUnited States Drug Enforcement Administration“Agency overseeing controlled substance licenses or permits”Map →
PersonPaul Wojno“Primary sponsor of Senate Bill 60”Map →
OrganizationFederal Bureau of Investigation“Performs criminal background checks for applicants”Map →
OrganizationInterstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission“Commission administering the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact”Map →

Sources

Open source document

legislature.mi.gov

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