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 meet specific conditions, including submitting a professional disclosure statement and ensuring that no disciplinary proceedings are pending against them. The language has been modified to replace gender-specific pronouns with gender-neutral terms, enhancing inclusivity in the legal text.

Additionally, 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 a professional disclosure statement. They must either pass a recognized national examination or demonstrate that they meet certification requirements from relevant counseling boards. The bill removes previous provisions that applied to individuals who received their degrees before specific dates, streamlining the relicensure process and ensuring that all applicants are subject to the same standards.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 333.18114