Health occupations: respiratory therapists; licensure for respiratory therapists; modify. Amends secs. 16204, 16344, 18701, 18703, 18707 & 18709 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16204 et seq.) & adds secs. 18710 & 18712.
Key claim: Michigan HB 5150 modifies licensure requirements and related sections of the Public Health Code for respiratory therapists.
Abstract
(HB5150 · 103rd Legislature) Health occupations: respiratory therapists; licensure for respiratory therapists; modify. Amends secs. 16204, 16344, 18701, 18703, 18707 & 18709 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16204 et seq.) & adds secs. 18710 & 18712. Sponsor: Rep. Jamie Thompson ® + 6 co-sponsors In committee: S Health Policy Latest vote: House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #165 — 103-3 (passed, 2026-05-21) Latest action (2026-06-02): Referred To Committee On Health Policy
Why this matters
Respiratory therapists are a licensed health occupation regulated under the Public Health Code, and changes to their licensure requirements affect workforce entry, employer hiring pipelines, and continuing practice obligations. HB 5150 is part of a broader wave of 2026 amendments (compact adoption, reciprocity, voluntary relinquishment) reshaping how Michigan licenses health professionals.