Mental health: facilities; video monitoring and recording in certain care settings; allow. Amends sec. 724 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1724).

HB 5823 updates Michigan's mental health code to allow video monitoring in psychiatric hospitals for safety and security purposes, provided specific rules are followed. The bill permits recording in common areas like hallways and activity rooms only after a facility creates written policies on access, retention, and notification to patients and visitors. It also clarifies rules for taking fingerprints, photographs, and audio recordings, requiring consent from the patient, their guardian, or parent before using these methods for services or research. Additionally, the law mandates that video footage cannot be used for treatment purposes and must be kept separate from clinical records, while archived recordings are generally limited to 30 days unless an investigation is underway.