Occupations: collection practices; references to collection agencies in professional investigator licensure act; revise. Amends sec. 4 of 1965 PA 285 (MCL 338.824). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4887'25
Impact
If enacted, HB 4888 would facilitate operations for entities such as insurance companies and collection agencies by explicitly excluding their employees from needing investigator licenses under certain conditions. This could address concerns regarding operational flexibility and compliance costs for businesses that periodically conduct investigations as part of their regular operations. Furthermore, the clarity around exemptions provided by this bill is expected to encourage adherence to state regulations while also protecting the interests of the public by defining professional boundaries.
Summary
House Bill 4888 seeks to amend the Professional Investigator Licensure Act in Michigan, specifically targeting the definitions and applicability of professional investigators. The bill clarifies who is exempt from the licensure requirement, notably detailing various categories such as employees of an employer, government officials executing official duties, and certain professionals like attorneys and accountants. This amendment primarily aims to streamline the licensing process and reduce regulatory burdens on specific professions and roles that necessitate investigation without requiring a full professional investigator's license.
Contention
While the bill is positioned as a simplification measure, there could be opposing perspectives on its implications for oversight in investigative practices. Critics may argue that loosening the licensure requirements could lead to unqualified individuals conducting investigations, increasing potential risks for consumers and clients who rely on these services. The bill highlights the ongoing tension between the need for business efficiency and the imperative of maintaining high standards for professional conduct in industries reliant on investigative practices.
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Occupations: collection practices; licensing of collection agencies; modify. Amends secs. 303a & 411 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.303a & 339.411) & repeals art. 9 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.901 - 339.920) & sec. 21 of 1979 PA 152 (MCL 338.2221).
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Occupations: collection practices; references to collection agencies in 1989 PA 211; revise. Amends sec. 2 of 1989 PA 211 (MCL 445.272). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4887'25
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Consumer credit: collection practices; regulation of collection agencies in the occupational code; provide for exemption for certain earned wage access services. Amends sec. 901 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.901). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5558'26
Consumer credit: collection practices; regulation of collection practices; provide for exemption for certain earned wage access services. Amends sec. 1 of 1981 PA 70 (MCL 445.251). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5558'26
Occupations: hearing aid; references to hearing aid dealers in use tax act; revise. Amends sec. 2b of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.92b). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4883'25
Health occupations: occupational therapists; occupational therapy licensure compact; enact. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 16188. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4104'25
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