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MI HB5277

Military affairs: other; office of mental health; establish within the Michigan veterans affairs agency. Amends 1967 PA 150 (MCL 32.501 - 32.851) by adding sec. 322. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5276'23, HB 5279'23, HB 5280'23, HB 5720'24


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Introduced
10/26/2023
In Committee
06/25/2024
Crossed Over
06/20/2024
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

102nd Legislature

Bill Summary

A bill to amend 1967 PA 150, entitled"Michigan military act,"(MCL 32.501 to 32.851) by adding section 322.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Michigan Military Act to establish an office of mental health within the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. The bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to enter into an interagency agreement with the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency to conduct outreach on mental health and substance use disorder resources, develop resources to help families identify changes in a service member's or veteran's mental health, and collect certain information. The bill also allows the agency to use electronic or mobile platforms to connect veterans, service members, and their families to available services and resources. The bill ensures that writings containing information specific to an individual service member or veteran are not subject to public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (22)

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Veterans And Emergency Services (on 06/25/2024)

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