2018 House Bill 5820 / Public Act 596

Revise guardian authority over ward’s mental health treatment

Introduced in the House

April 17, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Klint Kesto (R-39)

To revise sections of the state mental health code to accomodate court-ordered appropriate outpatient treatment as an alternative to court-ordered hospital admission, and make related changes.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

May 30, 2018

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 5, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Dec. 12, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 18, 2018

Passed in the Senate 37 to 1 (details)

To revise sections of the state mental health code to accomodate court-ordered appropriate outpatient treatment as an alternative to court-ordered hospital admission, and make related changes.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 28, 2018