2025 Senate Bill 219

Mental health: hospitalization; person requiring treatment; revise, and modify certain procedures for treatment.

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending sections 401, 427, 430, 461, 468, 472a, and 475 (MCL 330.1401, 330.1427, 330.1430, 330.1461, 330.1468, 330.1472a, and 330.1475), sections 401, 461, 468, 472a, and 475 as amended by 2018 PA 593, section 427 as amended by 2016 PA 320, and section 430 as amended by 1995 PA 290.

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Amends the Michigan Mental Health Code to redefine criteria for treatment, streamline procedures for involuntary treatment, and establish timelines for hospitalization and outpatient care, enhancing the mental health treatment process.

Introduced in the Senate

April 17, 2025

Introduced by Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-12) and three co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Paul Wojno (D-10), Sylvia Santana (D-2) and Jeff Irwin (D-15)

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

May 7, 2025

Reported without amendment

May 8, 2025

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

May 20, 2025

Reported with substitute S-1

Substitute S-1 concurred in by voice vote

May 21, 2025

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 21, 2025

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy