A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending section 416 (MCL 330.1416), as amended by 2018 PA 595.
The legislative text proposes amendments to the Mental Health Code, specifically section 416 of the 1974 PA 258, as previously amended by 2018 PA 595. The primary objective of the amendments is to enhance the communication of patient rights at the commencement of mental health treatment. The bill mandates that patients must be informed both orally and in writing about their rights during treatment, including the right to object to and terminate voluntary mental health treatment. This communication must also detail the process for ending such treatment. Additionally, the legislation requires that a copy of the written consent and a specific form described under section 1419 be provided to the patient, the individual who executed the written consent, and another individual designated by the patient. This requirement applies even if there is no expressed intention to terminate the mental health treatment. The amendments aim to ensure that patients are fully aware of their rights and the procedures available to them, thereby promoting informed decision-making in mental health care.
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Referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services
