A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending sections 401, 427, 430, 461, 468, 472a, and 475 (MCL 330.1401, 330.1427, 330.1430, 330.1461, 330.1468, 330.1472a, and 330.1475), sections 401, 461, 468, 472a, and 475 as amended by 2018 PA 593, section 427 as amended by 2016 PA 320, and section 430 as amended by 1995 PA 290.
Senate Bill No. 915 aims to amend the Michigan Mental Health Code by revising several sections to update definitions, procedures, and criteria related to mental health treatment. Key aspects of the bill include:
Updating criteria for determining when an individual with mental illness requires treatment. Specifying conditions under which peace officers can take individuals into protective custody for mental health evaluations. Outlining protocols for contacting family members of individuals undergoing mental health evaluations or treatment. Clarifying that individuals with dementia, epilepsy, or substance dependence are not automatically considered in need of treatment unless they meet specific criteria. Detailing the responsibilities of preadmission screening units and the financial responsibilities of peace officers. Establishing procedures for psychiatric examinations, court hearings, and the development of assisted outpatient treatment plans supervised by a psychiatrist. Addressing the establishment and potential conflicts of durable powers of attorney or advance directives. Setting limits on the duration of involuntary mental health treatment orders, including initial, second, and continuing orders, with provisions for consecutive 1-year orders if needed. Outlining procedures for non-compliance with assisted outpatient treatment plans, including potential modifications to the treatment plan or hospitalization without a hearing under certain conditions. Allowing peace officers to transport individuals to preadmission screening units or hospitals, and providing individuals the right to object to hospitalization. The bill emphasizes the development of assisted outpatient treatment plans that may include medication, blood or urinalysis tests, and other services aimed at treating mental illness and assisting individuals in living and functioning in the community. It also mandates review hearings every 180 days to assess compliance with treatment orders.
Co-sponsored by Sens.
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
