2025 Senate Bill 222

Mental health: other; petition for access to assisted outpatient treatment; expand to additional health providers.

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending section 473 (MCL 330.1473), as amended by 2018 PA 593.

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Amends the Mental Health Code to establish clearer procedures and requirements for filing petitions for continued involuntary mental health treatment, including definitions for healthcare professionals involved in the process.

Introduced in the Senate

April 17, 2025

Introduced by Sen. Paul Wojno (D-10) and three co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Kevin Hertel (D-12), Sylvia Santana (D-2) and Jeff Irwin (D-15)

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy