2006 Senate Bill 1121 / Public Act 306

Revise mental health screening units rules

Introduced in the Senate

March 7, 2006

Introduced by Sen. Tony Stamas (R-36)

To allow individuals with bachelor's degrees in social work to staff the community mental health services program preadmission screening units that state law mandates be open 24 hours a day. Under current law the operation must be staffed my a "mental health professional".

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

May 10, 2006

Reported without amendment

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

May 11, 2006

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

May 16, 2006

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 16, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

June 6, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 27, 2006

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To allow individuals with bachelor's degrees in social work to staff the community mental health services program preadmission screening units that state law mandates be open 24 hours a day. Under current law the operation must be staffed my a "mental health professional".

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 18, 2006