2004 Senate Bill 1344 / Public Act 531

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Introduced in the Senate

Aug. 4, 2004

Introduced by Sen. Beverly Hammerstrom (R-17)

To establish in statute policies and procedures for the personal restraint and seclusion of mentally disabled or disturbed children by state agencies, social workers, adoption facilitators, and child care organizations. The bill would prohibit the use of mechanical and chemical restraint. It would also prohibit the use of personal restraint or seclusion imposed as a means of coercion, discipline, convenience, or retaliation. These would only be allowed to ensure the safety of the minor or others during an emergency.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Oct. 5, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 3, 2004

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 4, 2004

Amendment offered by Sen. Beverly Hammerstrom (R-17)

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 4, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Families and Childrens Services

Nov. 9, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Nov. 30, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 9, 2004

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 87 to 0 (details)

To establish in statute policies and procedures for the personal restraint and seclusion of mentally disabled or disturbed children by state agencies, social workers, adoption facilitators, and child care organizations. The bill would prohibit the use of mechanical and chemical restraint. It would also prohibit the use of personal restraint or seclusion imposed as a means of coercion, discipline, convenience, or retaliation. These would only be allowed to ensure the safety of the minor or others during an emergency.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 9, 2004

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 30, 2004