Health occupations: health professionals; use of advertisements, name tags, and making other representations that contain false or misleading information; prohibit. Amends sec. 16221 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16221) & adds sec. 16260.
Key claim: Licensed health professionals in Michigan would be prohibited from using advertisements, name tags, or other statements that contain false or misleading information, with violations treated as grounds for professional discipline.
Abstract
(HB6326 · 103rd Legislature) Health occupations: health professionals; use of advertisements, name tags, and making other representations that contain false or misleading information; prohibit. Amends sec. 16221 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16221) & adds sec. 16260. Sponsor: Rep. John Roth ® + 4 co-sponsors In committee: H Health Policy Latest action (2026-09-15): Bill Electronically Reproduced 09/01/2026
Why this matters
For Michigan’s licensed health professionals, this bill would formalize a truth-in-advertising and identification standard enforceable through the existing disciplinary process, adding a specific ground for sanctions when providers misrepresent credentials or services. Patients and employers gain a clearer basis to challenge misleading provider representations, while licensees face new compliance expectations around ads, name tags, and public statements.