This bill amends the Public Health Code of Michigan, specifically sections 16105 and 16106, to clarify definitions and licensing requirements related to health professions. Notably, it introduces the term "health profession specialty field license," which is defined as an authorization for individuals who have met specific qualifications established by the Michigan board of dentistry. The bill also specifies that individuals holding a dental specialty certification as of December 23, 2002, are considered to hold this specialty field license and can renew it based on their certification's expiration. Additionally, the bill modifies the definition of "license" to clarify that it does not include a health profession specialty field license.

Furthermore, the bill expands the definition of "incompetence" to include a failure to meet minimal standards of acceptable practice, regardless of whether actual injury occurs. It also introduces a new definition for "invasive bodily examination," which encompasses specific types of examinations. Other definitions, such as "licensee" and "limitation," have been updated for clarity, and the term "health profession subfield" is refined to indicate areas of practice requiring less comprehensive knowledge than the full scope of a health profession. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of Senate Bill No. 475.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 333.16105, 333.16106