2012 House Bill 5315 / Public Act 508

Allow security cameras psychiatric in hospital common areas

Introduced in the House

Jan. 26, 2012

Introduced by Rep. Patrick Somerville (R-23)

In to allow placement of security cameras in common areas of a psychiatric hospital, require notification to visitors and recipients, and establish protocols for access to the recordings, among other things.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

May 17, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 23, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 31, 2012

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 5, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Dec. 4, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 12, 2012

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

In to allow placement of security cameras in common areas of a psychiatric hospital, require notification to visitors and recipients, and establish protocols for access to the recordings, among other things.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 27, 2012