2013 House Bill 4486 / 2014 Public Act 200

Authorize involuntary treatment for substance abuse

Introduced in the House

March 20, 2013

Introduced by Rep. John Walsh (R-19)

To allow relatives or other interested persons to petition a court to take an individual abusing drugs or alcohol into protective custody for involuntary assessment and stabilization, if there is reason to believe the individual is incapacitated, has lost the power of self-control, and is incapable of making a rational decision regarding treatment. The bill would also expand the authority police currently have to lock up ("stabilize") public drunks to include people publically intoxicated on drugs, subject to various procedural requirements.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Jan. 30, 2014

Reported without amendment

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

Feb. 5, 2014

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Feb. 13, 2014

Passed in the House 102 to 8 (details)

To allow relatives or a health care professional to petition a court to take an individual abusing drugs or alcohol into protective custody for involuntary treatment, and grant the request if there clear and convincing evidence that the person present an imminent danger or threat to himself or others. The bill prescribes specific procedures, requirements and limitations on involuntary treatment.

Received in the Senate

Feb. 18, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 20, 2014

Reported without amendment

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

April 24, 2014

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 3, 2014

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To allow relatives or a health care professional to petition a court to take an individual abusing drugs or alcohol into protective custody for involuntary treatment, and grant the request if there clear and convincing evidence that the person present an imminent danger or threat to himself or others. The bill prescribes specific procedures, requirements and limitations on involuntary treatment.

Received in the House

June 4, 2014

June 10, 2014

Passed in the House 102 to 8 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 24, 2014