Healthcare (Mental Health)

passed both · Michigan · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 4412: Mental health: hospitalization; person requiring treatment; revise, and modify certain procedures for treatment. Amends secs. 401, 427, 430, 461, 468, 472a & 475 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1401 et seq.).

House Bill 4412 proposes changes to Michigan's mental health code, primarily affecting procedures for involuntary mental health treatment and hospitalization. It revises the definition of a "person requiring treatment," clarifying criteria for individuals with mental illness who may pose a risk to themselves or others or are unable to meet basic needs. The bill modifies procedures for peace officers taking individuals into protective custody, requiring them to execute a hospitalization petition and ensuring examinations at preadmission screening units. It also updates requirements for psychiatric examinations within 24 hours of hospitalization and alters the testimony rules for hearings to determine if an individual requires treatment. These changes aim to refine the process for assessing, hospitalizing, and treating individuals with severe mental illness.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareClarifies criteria for involuntary mental health treatment, improving access to care without restricting services or funding mental health programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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passed · Michigan · House May 7, 2025

HR 98: A resolution to declare May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

House Resolution No. 98 declares May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month in the state of Michigan. This resolution encourages citizens, institutions, businesses, and schools to increase understanding of mental health and promote accessible services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes mental health awareness and accessible services, directly supporting mental health initiatives within healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · Michigan · Senate May 20, 2025

SB 316: Health facilities: hospitals; assessment by preadmission screening unit of individual being considered for hospitalization within certain period after notification; require. Amends secs. 409 & 972 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1409 & 330.1972).

Senate Bill 316 amends Michigan's Mental Health Code, focusing on the assessment process for individuals considered for mental health hospitalization. It requires community mental health services programs' preadmission screening units to assess individuals within three hours of a hospital's request for admission to specific types of hospitals. If the screening unit cannot meet this deadline, another clinically qualified individual may perform the assessment, with the screening unit responsible for the costs. The bill also allows for telehealth services for these assessments and details the process for obtaining a second opinion if hospitalization is denied.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires 3-hour mental health assessments for hospitalization to prevent delays, improving patient access and strengthening mental health services per bill amendments.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Mental Health Telehealth

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Jun 10, 2025

SB 371: Insurance: health insurers; limitations on duration of inpatient psychiatric admissions; prohibit. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406mm.

SB 371 prohibits Michigan health insurers from limiting coverage for inpatient psychiatric care based on the length of a patient's stay. This directly affects health insurers operating in Michigan and individuals receiving inpatient psychiatric treatment. The bill amends Michigan's Insurance Code to add a new provision (Sec. 3406mm) that explicitly bans insurers from imposing duration-based restrictions on such coverage. The key mechanism is a clear prohibition on using time limits as a basis for denying or restricting psychiatric inpatient care coverage. This represents a concrete policy change to ensure continuous coverage for patients needing extended psychiatric hospitalization.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits insurers from limiting inpatient psychiatric coverage by stay duration, directly protecting patient access to necessary mental health care without arbitrary restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Insurance Mental Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 26, 2025

HB 4685: Insurance: health insurers; collaborative care model for mental health care; provide for. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406uu.

HB 4685 requires Michigan health insurers to cover specific mental health services delivered through the psychiatric collaborative care model, directly affecting insurers offering mental health benefits and patients seeking these services. The bill mandates reimbursement for services using five designated billing codes (90844, 99492, 99493, 99494, G2214), which represent evidence-based integrated care for mental health and substance use disorders. Insurers may still deny coverage based on medical necessity only if they follow federal parity laws and utilization review rules. The law defines the "psychiatric collaborative care model" as an evidence-based service delivery method described in federal regulations (81 FR 80230). The bill does not alter existing coverage requirements beyond these specific codes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurers to cover evidence-based mental health services via specified billing codes, expanding patient access to integrated care under psychiatric collaborative model.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 26, 2025

HB 4683: Insurance: health insurers; prior authorization requirements for mental health and substance use disorder; modify. Amends sec. 3425 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3425).

HB 4683 requires Michigan health insurers to cover medically necessary mental health and substance use disorder treatments (including inpatient, intermediate, and outpatient care) without restrictive prior authorization practices. It mandates that insurers use clinical review criteria aligned with generally accepted medical standards, rather than arbitrary rules, when evaluating these services. The bill also prohibits insurers from making mental health coverage terms less favorable than those for other medical treatments. This directly affects health insurers operating in Michigan and patients seeking mental health or substance use disorder care through their insurance plans.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires insurers to cover mental health/substance use treatments without restrictive prior authorization, mandates clinical review aligned with medical standards, and prohibits less favorable terms for mental health coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Sep 9, 2025

SB 334: Law enforcement: training; mental health and law enforcement response training; require for law enforcement officers. Amends title of 1965 PA 203 (MCL 28.601 - 28.615) & adds secs. 9f & 9g. TIE BAR WITH: SB 341'25

SB 334 requires all Michigan law enforcement officers to complete mandatory training on responding to mental health crises. It amends Michigan's Mental Health Law (MCL 28.601-28.615) by adding new sections that establish this training requirement. The bill directly affects every law enforcement officer in the state, mandating specific protocols for de-escalating situations involving mental health challenges. This policy change shifts training standards from voluntary to required under state law.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates mental health crisis training for officers to de-escalate situations, reducing use of force and aligning with criminal justice reform goals like improved police accountability.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates mental health crisis training for law enforcement officers, improving crisis response protocols and aligning with mental health service support goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Mental Health

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passed both · Michigan · House Sep 9, 2025

HB 4219: Mental health: recipient rights; informed consent requirements for mental health treatment; provide for. Amends sec. 416 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1416).

HB 4219 amends Michigan's mental health law (MCL 330.1416) to strengthen informed consent requirements for patients receiving mental health treatment. It directly affects individuals seeking mental health services by mandating that providers clearly explain treatment options, risks, and alternatives before obtaining consent. The bill requires providers to document this discussion and ensure patients understand their rights. Passed overwhelmingly (103-2) with immediate effect, the law updates existing patient rights protections under the 1974 Mental Health Code.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStrengthens patient rights in mental health treatment by mandating informed consent procedures, aligning with healthcare protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Aug 13, 2025

HB 4676: Mental health: guardians; appointing certain guardians after considering least restrictive means; require. Amends sec. 602 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1602).

HB 4676 amends Michigan's mental health guardianship law to require courts and guardians to prioritize the "least restrictive means" when appointing guardians for individuals with mental health conditions. This directly affects people needing court-appointed guardianship due to mental health challenges, such as those with severe depression, schizophrenia, or developmental disabilities. The key provision mandates that guardians and courts must first consider less restrictive options - like supported living arrangements or limited guardianship - before imposing full guardianship. This change aims to preserve individual autonomy and minimize unnecessary restrictions on personal decision-making.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrioritizes least restrictive mental health guardianship, reducing unnecessary court involvement and aligning with criminal justice reform principles to address root causes of system involvement.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires courts/guardians to prioritize least restrictive options for mental health guardianship, advancing patient autonomy and care standards in mental health services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Mental Health

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passed · Michigan · Senate Jul 1, 2025

SB 402: Human services: medical services; coverage for street medicine services; require. Amends sec. 109 of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.109).

SB 402 requires health insurance plans to cover street medicine services, which provide medical care directly to homeless individuals in non-clinical settings like streets or shelters. The bill amends state law (MCL 400.109) to mandate this coverage, directly affecting homeless residents and healthcare providers offering street-based care. This policy change ensures that street medicine services can be billed through insurance, improving access to healthcare for vulnerable populations who might otherwise avoid traditional clinics. The requirement applies to all health insurers covered under the amended statute.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for street medicine services, expanding healthcare access for homeless individuals by requiring insurers to cover non-clinical care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Mental Health

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