The MHA testified in support of Senate Bill (SB) 303 during a hearing in the Michigan Senate Health Policy Committee June 11. The legislation would reinstate Michigan’s participation in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC).

Adam Carlson, senior vice president, advocacy, MHA, and Taylor Alpert, government relations manager, MHA, spoke to the importance of rejoining the compact, which allows physicians to more easily obtain licenses to practice across 40 other participating states. Carlson explained to the committee that Michigan has fallen out of the compact as of March 28, 2025, and urged lawmakers to act quickly to pass SB 303, sponsored by Sen. Roger Hauck (R-Mount Pleasant).

Alpert emphasized that without this legislation, Michigan physicians will lose the ability to efficiently obtain licensure in other compact states. This could limit their capacity to provide essential care through telehealth and in rural or border communities that serve patients across state lines. The MHA looks forward to the House Health Policy Committee voting on this legislation in the coming weeks.

Members with additional questions should contact Adam Carlson at the MHA.