Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Update
Summary
Michigan HB5455 was signed into law on April 14, 2026, with immediate effect, amending the Michigan Public Health Code (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding section 16189. The bill updates Michigan's participation in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, enabling licensed physicians to obtain expedited licensure in other compact member states.
What changed
The bill adds section 16189 to the Michigan Public Health Code, formally updating Michigan's participation in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. The compact allows physicians licensed in one member state to practice in other member states through an expedited licensure process, subject to each physician meeting that state's requirements. Michigan becomes the latest state to participate in this reciprocal licensing arrangement.
Healthcare organizations and physician practices should verify their physicians' eligibility for compact privileges and update credentialing procedures accordingly. Physicians seeking to practice across state lines should confirm their home state license qualifies them for the compact and complete any required interstate licensure applications. The bill takes effect immediately upon signing.
What to do next
- Confirm physicians hold a qualifying home state license for compact participation
- Update credentialing workflows to include compact-state licensure verification
- Advise physicians on the expedited licensure process for target states
Source document (simplified)
ChangeBridge / Michigan / HB5455 Signed by Governor HB5455 House Bill Signed by Governor 2026-04-14
Health occupations: physicians; interstate medical licensure compact; update. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 16189.
Bill Details
State Michigan
Session 103rd Legislature
Chamber House
Official Source legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2...
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Sponsors
Rylee Linting (Rep - R) Jamie Thompson (Rep - R) Steve Frisbie (Rep - R) John Roth (Rep - R) Kathy Schmaltz (Rep - R) Tom Kunse (Rep - R) Kelly Breen (Rep - D) Phil Green (Rep - R) Bill Schuette (Rep - R) Curtis VanderWall (Rep - R)
Action History
2026-04-14 H Assigned Pa 006'26 With Immediate Effect 2026-04-14 H Filed With Secretary Of State 03/26/2026 11:39 Am 2026-04-14 H Approved By The Governor 03/26/2026 09:32 Am 2026-04-14 H Presented To The Governor 03/24/2026 03:35 Pm 2026-03-24 H Bill Ordered Enrolled 03/24/2026 2026-03-24 H Full Title Agreed To 2026-03-24 H Returned From Senate Without Amendment With Immediate Effect And Full Title 2026-03-24 S Returned To House 2026-03-24 S Passed; Given Immediate Effect Roll Call # 48 Yeas 31 Nays 0 Excused 6 Not Voting 0 2026-03-24 S Placed On Immediate Passage 2026-03-24 S Rules Suspended 2026-03-24 S Placed On Order Of Third Reading 2026-03-24 S Reported By Committee Of The Whole Favorably Without Amendment(s) 2026-03-24 S Rules Suspended For Immediate Consideration 2026-03-24 S Placed On Order Of General Orders 2026-03-24 S Discharge Committee Approved 2026-02-11 S Referred To Committee On Government Operations 2026-02-11 S Passed By House With Immediate Effect 2026-02-04 H Transmitted 2026-02-04 H Passed; Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #27 Yeas 102 Nays 2 Excused 0 Not Voting 6 2026-02-04 H Read A Third Time 2026-02-04 H Placed On Immediate Passage 2026-02-04 H Placed On Third Reading 2026-02-04 H Read A Second Time 2026-01-22 H Referred To Second Reading 2026-01-22 H Reported With Recommendation Without Amendment 2026-01-21 H Recommendation Concurred In 2026-01-21 H Reported With Recommendation For Referral To Committee On Rules 2026-01-21 H Bill Electronically Reproduced 01/15/2026 2026-01-15 H Referred To Committee On Health Policy 2026-01-15 H Read A First Time 2026-01-15 H Introduced By Representative Rep. Rylee Linting
Votes
2026-01-21 Reported With Recommendation For Referral To Committee On Rules Yea: 14 Nay: 0 2026-01-22 Reported With Recommendation Without Amendment Yea: 9 Nay: 0 2026-02-04 House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #27 Yea: 102 Nay: 2 2026-03-24 Senate Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call # 48 Yea: 31 Nay: 0
Committee Referrals
2026-01-15 H Health Policy 2026-02-11 S Government Operations
Bill Text Versions
2026-01-15 Introduced 2026-02-05 Engrossed 2026-03-24 Engrossed 2026-03-24 Enrolled 2026-03-26 Chaptered
Subjects
Health occupations: physicians State: interstate compacts and agreements Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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