2019 House Bill 5044 / 2020 Public Act 56

Authorize mediation in social service mental health disputes

Introduced in the House

Oct. 8, 2019

Introduced by Rep. LaTanya Garrett (D-7)

To amend a state foster care and adoption services law to update a “licensed mental health professional” citation so that it reflects the provisions proposed by House Bill 5043 authorizing mediation for disputes over social welfare services for mental illness.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Oct. 17, 2019

Reported without amendment

Refer to the Committee on Ways and Means.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

Oct. 22, 2019

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 6, 2019

Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 12, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy and Human Services

Feb. 4, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 19, 2020

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To amend a state foster care and adoption services law to update a “licensed mental health professional” citation so that it reflects the provisions proposed by House Bill 5043 authorizing mediation for disputes over social welfare services for mental illness.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

March 3, 2020