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SB845 • 2026

Health occupations: social workers; social work licensure; modify. Amends secs. 18506 & 18509 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.18506 & 333.18509) & adds sec. 18509a.

Health occupations: social workers; social work licensure; modify. Amends secs. 18506 & 18509 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.18506 & 333.18509) & adds sec. 18509a.

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Sponsor
Stephanie Chang (District 3), Rosemary Bayer (District 13), Dayna Polehanki (District 5), Sue Shink (District 14), Mary Cavanagh (District 6), Jeff Irwin (District 15), Mallory McMorrow (District 8)
Last action
2026-03-25
Official status
SENATE CO-SPONSOR(S) NAMED: MALLORY MCMORROW
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Health occupations: social workers; social work licensure; modify. Amends secs. 18506 & 18509 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.18506 & 333.18509) & adds sec. 18509a.

Health occupations: social workers; social work licensure; modify.

What This Bill Does

  • Health occupations: social workers; social work licensure; modify.
  • Amends secs.
  • 18506 & 18509 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.18506 & 333.18509) & adds sec.
  • 18509a.

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Bill History

  1. 2026-03-25 SJ 29 Pg. 270

    SENATE CO-SPONSOR(S) NAMED: MALLORY MCMORROW

  2. 2026-03-18 SJ 26 Pg. 220

    INTRODUCED BY SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG

  3. 2026-03-18 SJ 26 Pg. 220

    REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES

Official Summary Text

Health occupations: social workers; social work licensure; modify. Amends secs. 18506 & 18509 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.18506 & 333.18509) & adds sec. 18509a.