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MI SB0917

MI SB0917
Mental health: other; hospital evaluations for assisted outpatient treatment; expand. Amends secs. 206a & 429 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1206a & 330.1429).


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Introduced
06/12/2024
In Committee
12/04/2024
Crossed Over
12/04/2024
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

102nd Legislature

Bill Summary

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled"Mental health code,"by amending sections 206a and 429 (MCL 330.1206a and 330.1429), section 206a as added by 2020 PA 55 and section 429 as amended by 2022 PA 214.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Mental Health Code to expand the criteria for individuals who can request mediation to resolve disputes with community mental health services programs or their service providers. The bill allows an individual permitted to file a petition for assisted outpatient treatment under Section 434 to request mediation, in addition to the recipient or their individual representative. It also requires the community mental health services program or service provider to participate in mediation if requested. The bill also allows a hospital to receive and detain an individual presented for examination under Section 434, in addition to the existing sections referenced. Overall, this bill aims to expand the mediation and evaluation options for individuals receiving mental health services or seeking assisted outpatient treatment.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Placed On Second Reading (on 12/11/2024)

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