2015 House Bill 4674 / 2016 Public Act 320

Revise mental health outpatient treatment procedures

Introduced in the House

June 2, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Tom Leonard (R-93)

To revise rules and procedures for assisted outpatient treatment under Michigan’s mental health assistance programs. The bill would establish or clarify timeframes, eligibility requirements,procedures and protocols for petitions to a court requesting that outpatient mental health services be provided to a troubled individual.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Sept. 29, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Oct. 20, 2015

Passed in the House 103 to 2 (details)

Received in the Senate

Oct. 21, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Sept. 21, 2016

Reported without amendment

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

Oct. 19, 2016

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To revise rules and procedures for assisted outpatient treatment under Michigan’s mental health assistance programs. The bill would establish or clarify timeframes, eligibility requirements,procedures and protocols for petitions to a court requesting that outpatient mental health services be provided to a troubled individual.

Received in the House

Oct. 19, 2016

Nov. 9, 2016

Passed in the House 103 to 2 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Nov. 16, 2016