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HB4594 • 2026

Health occupations: dentists; use of the title "dental specialist"; prohibit. Amends sec. 16605 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16605). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4593'25

Health occupations: dentists; use of the title "dental specialist"; prohibit. Amends sec. 16605 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16605). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4593'25

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Sponsor
Jasper Martus (District 69), Matt Bierlein (District 97), Carrie Rheingans (District 47), Julie Rogers (District 41), Jerry Neyer (District 92), Tom Kunse (District 100), Kathy Schmaltz (District 46), John Roth (District 104)
Last action
2026-03-04
Official status
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Health occupations: dentists; use of the title "dental specialist"; prohibit. Amends sec. 16605 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16605). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4593'25

Health occupations: dentists; use of the title "dental specialist"; prohibit.

What This Bill Does

  • Health occupations: dentists; use of the title "dental specialist"; prohibit.
  • Amends sec.
  • 16605 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16605).
  • TIE BAR WITH: HB 4593'25

Limits and Unknowns

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Amendments

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H-1

5

reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1)

Plain English: reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) 5

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Bill History

  1. 2026-03-04 SJ 20 Pg. 143

    PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT

  2. 2026-03-04 SJ 20 Pg. 143

    REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY

  3. 2026-02-26 HJ 16 Pg. 185

    read a third time

  4. 2026-02-26 HJ 16 Pg. 185

    passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #55 Yeas 105 Nays 1 Excused 0 Not Voting 4

  5. 2026-02-26 HJ 16 Pg. 185

    transmitted

  6. 2026-02-24 HJ 14 Pg. 155

    read a second time

  7. 2026-02-24 HJ 14 Pg. 155

    substitute (H-1) adopted

  8. 2026-02-24 HJ 14 Pg. 155

    placed on third reading

  9. 2025-11-05 HJ 107 Pg. 1780

    reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1)

  10. 2025-11-05 HJ 107 Pg. 1780

    referred to second reading

  11. 2025-06-11 HJ 56 Pg. 690

    bill electronically reproduced 06/10/2025

  12. 2025-06-10 HJ 55 Pg. 680

    introduced by Representative Rep. Jasper Martus

  13. 2025-06-10 HJ 55 Pg. 680

    read a first time

  14. 2025-06-10 HJ 55 Pg. 680

    referred to Committee on Health Policy

Official Summary Text

Health occupations: dentists; use of the title "dental specialist"; prohibit. Amends sec. 16605 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16605). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4593'25