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Committee hears testimony on bill to join physical therapy licensure compact
Summary
Witnesses told the House Rules Committee that House Bill 4101 would allow Michigan-licensed physical therapists and assistants to practice across state lines through the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact, easing workforce mobility and telehealth; no vote was taken.
The House Rules Committee heard testimony in support of House Bill 4101, which would authorize Michigan to join the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact and incorporate the compact’s framework into the public health code.
Representative Matthew Bierlein and Brian Gilbert of the American Physical Therapy Association of Michigan told the committee the compact would ease workforce shortages and expand access to care by allowing licensed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to practice across state lines without obtaining multiple state licenses.
"As Michigan continues to face workforce shortages and increasing demand for health care services, including…
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