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Michigan Public Act 114 revises limited-license psychologist licensing and Board of Psychology membership
Michigan enacted Public Act 114 of 2026 on October 9, 2026, amending the Public Health Code sections on psychologist licensing. The act revises licensure requirements for limited license psychologists, including supervised postgraduate experience, allows limited licensees to practice without supervision within their qualifications, and changes Michigan Board of Psychology membership. The Michigan Psychological Association states practice changes await Board of Psychology regulations.
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Key points
- The official record shows approval on October 9, 2026, filing with the Secretary of State that day, and assignment as PA 0114'26 with immediate effect.Michigan Legislature
- The act amends Public Health Code sections 18221, 18223, 18233, and 18237 (MCL 333.18221 et seq.).Michigan LegislatureMichiganVotes.org
- A limited licensee may practice psychology without supervision, performing only acts the individual is qualified for by education, training, or experience.Michigan Psychological Association
- The act increases the supervised postgraduate experience required before a limited license is granted.Michigan Psychological Association
- The Michigan Psychological Association states that changes in LLP practice take effect only after the Board of Psychology establishes the necessary regulations.Michigan Psychological Association
- The two-year supervised experience rule, 3,000 or 4,000 hours by degree date, applies 12 months after the effective date, about October 2027.Michigan Legislature
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