HB 5947

Health occupations: massage therapists; massage therapist apprenticeship program; provide for. Amends secs. 16334, 17951, 17957 & 17959 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16334 et seq.) & adds sec. 17959a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5946'26

In committee Last action May 13, 2026: bill electronically reproduced May 12, 2026

Official bill page and text: legislature.mi.gov

Sponsors 9

Prime sponsor: Veronica Paiz
Cosponsors (8): Emily Dievendorf, Julie Brixie, Kelly Breen, Kimberly Edwards, Reggie Miller, Regina Weiss, Sharon MacDonell, Stephanie Young

Status

In committee as of May 13, 2026. The 103rd Legislature serves until the 104th convenes on January 13, 2027.

Referred to: House Regulatory Reform (from the official referral record)

Roll-call votes 0

No roll-call votes recorded for this measure.

Timeline 4

Date	Chamber	Action
May 13, 2026	House	bill electronically reproduced May 12, 2026
May 12, 2026	House	referred to Committee on Regulatory Reform
May 12, 2026	House	read a first time
May 12, 2026	House	introduced by Representative Rep. Veronica Paiz

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