2013 House Bill 5136 / 2014 Public Act 129

Create standardized medical welfare mental health release form

Introduced in the House

Nov. 6, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Matt Lori (R-59)

To require the state Department of Community Health to develop a standard release form for exchanging confidential mental health and substance abuse information between any public and private agency, department, corporation, or individual involved with treatment of a person with mental health or substance abuse problems.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Feb. 25, 2014

Reported without amendment

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

March 4, 2014

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

March 5, 2014

Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 6, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

March 25, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 14, 2014

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To require the state Department of Community Health to develop a standard release form for exchanging confidential mental health and substance abuse information between any public and private agency, department, corporation, or individual involved with treatment of a person with mental health or substance abuse problems.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

May 22, 2014