2019 House Bill 4710 / Public Act 140

Impose full licensure on acupuncturists

Introduced in the House

June 11, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Bronna Kahle (R-57)

To convert a registration mandate now imposed on acupuncturists into a more comprehensive licensure regime, including training and apprenticeship requirements, license fees, regulations specified in the bill plus additional ones that state licensure officials would be authorized to impose, and more.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Sept. 12, 2019

Reported without amendment

Refer to the Committee on Ways and Means with the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

Sept. 17, 2019

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 19, 2019

Passed in the House 100 to 9 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 24, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy and Human Services

Oct. 29, 2019

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 13, 2019

Passed in the Senate 30 to 6 (details)

To convert a registration mandate now imposed on acupuncturists into a more comprehensive licensure regime, including training and apprenticeship requirements, license fees, regulations specified in the bill plus additional ones that state licensure officials would be authorized to impose, and more.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Dec. 4, 2019