2025 House Bill 5334

Health facilities: hospitals; assessment by preadmission screening unit of individual being considered for hospitalization within certain period after notification; require.

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending sections 409 and 972 (MCL 330.1409 and 330.1972), section 409 as amended by 2022 PA 214 and section 972 as added by 2020 PA 402.

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House Bill No. 5334 amends Michigan's Mental Health Code to strengthen requirements for preadmission screening and crisis stabilization units, mandating faster assessments, expanded use of telehealth, clearer referral and admission processes, and comprehensive state standards for crisis unit certification and oversight.

Introduced in the House

Dec. 2, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Matt Bierlein (R-97)

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy