2025 House Bill 4676

Mental health: guardians; appointing certain guardians after considering least restrictive means; require.

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending section 602 (MCL 330.1602), as amended by 1995 PA 290.

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House Bill No. 4676 amends Michigan's Mental Health Code to require courts to prioritize less restrictive alternatives before appointing guardians for individuals with developmental disabilities, ensuring guardianship is used only as necessary and tailored to the individual's needs.

Introduced in the House

June 25, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Sharon MacDonell (D-56) and 13 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Natalie Price (D-6), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Penelope Tsernoglou (D-75), Stephanie Young (D-16), Denise Mentzer (D-61), Julie Brixie (D-73), Jasper Martus (D-69), Jennifer Conlin (D-48), Veronica Paiz (D-10), Kara Hope (D-74), Kelly Breen (D-21), Noah Arbit (D-20) and Doug Wozniak (R-59)

Referred to the Committee on Families and Veterans

Aug. 12, 2025

Reported with substitute H-1