The bill amends the Public Health Code of Michigan by adding Section 16188, which establishes the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact. This compact is designed to facilitate the interstate practice of physical therapy, thereby improving public access to services while ensuring that state regulatory authority remains intact to protect public health and safety. Key provisions include mutual recognition of licenses among member states, cooperation in regulating multi-state practice, and support for military spouses. The bill also outlines the formation of the Physical Therapy Compact Commission, which will oversee the compact's implementation and administration, including rulemaking, compliance enforcement, and financial management.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the compact does not invalidate existing licensure agreements between member and non-member states, as long as they do not conflict with the compact's provisions. It introduces a new article on construction and severability, ensuring that the compact is interpreted broadly and that any unconstitutional provisions do not affect the validity of the remaining sections. The compact will take effect once enacted by the tenth member state, and it includes stipulations for withdrawal and amendment. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of House Bill No. 4102 and will take effect one year after its enactment.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 333.1101, 333.25211