Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
House committee hears bill to remove sunset on interstate medical licensure compact
Summary
The House Health Policy Committee heard testimony on House Bill 4,032, which would remove the sunset on Michigan’s participation in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact to maintain expedited physician licensing that supporters say helps rural and underserved areas; no committee vote was recorded.
The Michigan House Health Policy Committee on Wednesday heard testimony on House Bill 4,032, which would remove a statutory sunset on the state’s participation in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC), a multistate agreement that allows expedited licensure for qualified physicians.
Representative Linting, sponsor of House Bill 4,032, told the committee the bill “eliminates the sunset on the interstate medical licensure compact.” She said the compact allows “expedited licensure for qualified physicians” and argued that continuing Michigan’s participation helps address physician shortages and maintain access to care in rural communities.
Adam Carlson of the Hospital Association testified in support of the bill,…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
