Health: licensing; procedure for voluntary relinquishment of license; provide for. Amends sec. 16201 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16201) & adds sec. 16202.
Key claim: Michigan SB1105 would amend the Public Health Code to establish a formal procedure for voluntary relinquishment of a health professional license.
Abstract
(SB1105 · 103rd Legislature) Health: licensing; procedure for voluntary relinquishment of license; provide for. Amends sec. 16201 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16201) & adds sec. 16202. Sponsor: Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D) + 2 co-sponsors In committee: S Regulatory Affairs Latest action (2026-07-15): Referred To Committee On Regulatory Affairs
Why this matters
For licensed health professionals, a codified voluntary relinquishment procedure clarifies how and when a practitioner can surrender a license, which affects disciplinary exposure, employer verification, and workforce tracking. Employers and state regulators benefit from a defined administrative pathway rather than case-by-case handling. The change is procedural rather than substantive, but it fits into Michigan’s broader ongoing rework of health occupation licensure.