Health occupations: physical therapists; physical therapy licensure compact; enact. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 16187a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4102’25
Key claim: Michigan enacts the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact by adding section 16187a to the Public Health Code, tied to companion HB 4102.
Abstract
(HB4101 · 103rd Legislature) Health occupations: physical therapists; physical therapy licensure compact; enact. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 16187a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4102’25 Sponsor: Rep. Matthew Bierlein ® + 16 co-sponsors Latest vote: House Third Reading: Roll Call #312 — 106-2 (passed, 2026-07-03) Latest action (2026-07-22): Assigned Pa 42’26 With Immediate Effect
Why this matters
Joining the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact lets PTs licensed in other member states practice in Michigan (and Michigan PTs work elsewhere) without securing a separate Michigan license, expanding the labor pool for a health occupation facing workforce shortages. For workers it lowers mobility barriers and licensing costs; for employers (clinics, hospitals, telehealth providers) it broadens hiring options; for the state it delegates some credentialing authority to a multistate commission.