2019 House Bill 4325 / Public Act 96

Revise clinical counselor licensure details

Introduced in the House

March 12, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Aaron Miller (R-59)

To modify scope of practice and licensing requirements for licensed professional counselors, which prescribes the extent and limits of the medical interventions a licensee may perform. The bill is said to be a response to rules proposed by state regulators to remove the ability of professional counselors to diagnose and offer psychotherapy.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Sept. 24, 2019

Reported without amendment

Refer to the Committee on Ways and Means with the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

Oct. 8, 2019

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-7) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Oct. 10, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy and Human Services

Oct. 17, 2019

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To modify scope of practice and licensing requirements for licensed professional counselors, which prescribes the extent and limits of the medical interventions a licensee may perform. The bill is said to be a response to rules proposed by state regulators to remove the ability of professional counselors to diagnose and offer psychotherapy.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Oct. 29, 2019