2004 Senate Bill 1471 / Public Act 556

Authorize patient advocate for mental health decisions

Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 3, 2004

Introduced by Sen. Bruce Patterson (R-7)

To revise the procedures for admission to a hospital operated by the Department of Community Health (DCH) or under contract with a community mental health services program (CMHSP) to recognize the designated mental health patient advocate position proposed by Senate Bill 1464.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Nov. 9, 2004

Reported without amendment

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

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. 10, 2004

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 10, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Nov. 30, 2004

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 9, 2004

Passed in the House 100 to 0 (details)

To revise the procedures for admission to a hospital operated by the Department of Community Health (DCH) or under contract with a community mental health services program (CMHSP) to recognize the designated mental health patient advocate position proposed by Senate Bill 1464.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 30, 2004