2025 House Bill 4414

Criminal procedure: mental capacity; outpatient treatment for misdemeanor offenders with mental health issues; provide for.

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” (MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106) by adding sections 1021 and chapter 10A.

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Introduces a legal framework for diverting misdemeanor offenders to assisted outpatient treatment, with specific procedures for assessment, treatment duration, and dismissal of charges, contingent on the passage of a related bill.

Introduced in the House

May 1, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Thomas Kuhn (R-57) and six co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Donni Steele (R-54), Mark Tisdel (R-55), Doug Wozniak (R-59), David Martin (R-68), Brian BeGole (R-71) and William Bruck (R-30)

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Jan. 21, 2026

Reported without amendment

March 18, 2026

Passed in the House 86 to 18 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Bryan Posthumus (R-90)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

March 24, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy