2023 House Bill 4747

Mental health: other; hospital evaluations for assisted outpatient treatment; expand.

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending section 429 (MCL 330.1429), as amended by 2022 PA 214.

AI Analysis – Experimental

The bill outlines procedures for the detention and examination of individuals presented to designated hospitals for mental health assessments. It stipulates a maximum detention period of 24 hours for these individuals to be examined by a physician or licensed psychologist, unless a clinical certificate is already provided. If the individual is not found to require treatment, they must be released immediately.

Introduced in the House

June 14, 2023

Introduced by Rep. Thomas Kuhn (R-57) and four co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Mike Harris (R-52), Mark Tisdel (R-55), Donni Steele (R-54) and Brian BeGole (R-71)

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy