The bill amends the Public Health Code to update the provisions regarding the relicensure of licensed professional counselors and limited licensed counselors in Michigan. It allows the Department to grant relicensure to individuals applying within three years of their license expiration, provided they submit a completed application, pay the required fees, and include a professional disclosure statement. Additionally, if the individual has held a license in another state, they must ensure that the licensing agency verifies that no disciplinary proceedings are pending and that any imposed sanctions are not currently in force.

For individuals applying for relicensure more than three years after their license has expired, the bill stipulates that they must also submit a completed application and professional disclosure statement, along with proof of passing a relevant examination or meeting certification requirements from recognized counseling boards. The bill removes specific language regarding individuals who received their degrees before certain dates and the associated requirements for their relicensure, streamlining the process for all applicants.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 333.18114
As Passed by the House: 333.18114