The bill amends section 20954 of the Public Health Code to update the renewal process for emergency medical services personnel licenses in Michigan. It allows the Department to renew licenses upon proper application and payment of fees, provided the applicant meets ongoing education requirements. A new provision states that if an applicant fails to provide a change of address, they will incur an additional $20 fee. The renewal fees for various categories of emergency medical personnel are set at $25, while a late fee of $50 applies if the renewal application is postmarked after the license expiration date.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that licensees must renew their licenses by the expiration date, with a 60-day grace period for late renewals during which they may continue to practice. If not renewed within this period, the license becomes void. The bill also extends the timeframe for relicensing from 3 years to 10 years after expiration, allowing individuals to apply for relicensing under certain conditions. Furthermore, it specifies that volunteer applicants may be exempt from renewal fees if certified by a life support agency, and it removes the requirement for maintaining national registry status for license renewal.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 333.20954