Occupations: individual licensing and registration; licensing reciprocity under the skilled trades regulation act for certain individuals who hold an out-of-state license; provide for. Amends 2016 PA 407 (MCL 339.5101 - 339.6133) by adding sec. 222.
Key claim: HB6059 would add a new section to Michigan’s Skilled Trades Regulation Act to provide licensing reciprocity for individuals who hold an equivalent out-of-state license.
Abstract
(HB6059 · 103rd Legislature) Occupations: individual licensing and registration; licensing reciprocity under the skilled trades regulation act for certain individuals who hold an out-of-state license; provide for. Amends 2016 PA 407 (MCL 339.5101 - 339.6133) by adding sec. 222. Latest action (2026-06-10): Bill Electronically Reproduced 06/09/2026
Why this matters
For skilled-trades workers licensed in other states, HB 6059 would create a statutory reciprocity path into Michigan’s licensed trades without requiring re-testing or full re-application, potentially expanding the pool of electricians, plumbers, mechanical contractors, and similar workers available to Michigan employers. It extends a broader legislative trend toward reducing occupational-licensing barriers to labor mobility, distinct from the interstate-compact approach used for health professions. The bill is at introduction stage; substantive requirements (equivalence standards, fees, discipline transfer) will hinge on the added sec. 222 text.