A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending sections 409 and 972 (MCL 330.1409 and 330.1972), section 409 as amended by 2022 PA 214 and section 972 as added by 2020 PA 402.
The bill mandates the establishment of 24-hour preadmission screening units by community mental health services programs to assess individuals for voluntary admission into mental health services, including hospitals, assisted outpatient treatment programs, or crisis services. These units are required to be staffed by qualified mental health professionals or licensed bachelor's social workers, under the supervision of a registered professional nurse or a mental health professional with at least a master's degree. The bill emphasizes the use of telehealth services, outlines procedures for second opinions if hospitalization is denied, and allows for the assessment of individuals brought in by law enforcement or court orders.
Co-sponsored by Sens.
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
