The Michigan House of Representatives passed legislation during the week of Oct. 27 to add the state to the speech-language pathologist (SLP) and audiologist licensure compact, as well as the professional counselor licensure compact.
House Bill (HB) 4509, sponsored by Rep. Luke Meerman (R-Coopersville), would add Michigan to the SLP and audiologist licensure compact. The bill passed the House 101-3 on Oct. 28 and has been referred to the Senate Health Policy Committee for further consideration.
HB 4591, sponsored by Rep. Karl Bohnak (R-Deerton), would also add Michigan to the professional counselor licensure compact. HB 4591 passed the House 83-23 on Oct. 29 and has also been referred to the Senate Health Policy Committee.
The MHA continues to support both compact bills and looks forward to movement in the Michigan Senate.
Members with questions may contact the MHA advocacy team.