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SB 142

Mental health: other; recipient rights advisory committee membership; modify. Amends secs. 100d & 756 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1100d & 330.1756).

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rick Outman and 1 co-sponsor

SB 142 restructures Michigan's mental health recipient rights advisory committee membership under the 1974 Mental Health Code to modify representation and oversight functions.

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Bill Summary · SB 142

Legislative bill overview

SB 142 modifies Michigan's mental health code by amending sections related to recipient rights and an advisory committee's membership structure. The bill adjusts how the recipient rights advisory committee is composed and potentially how it operates within the mental health system framework established by the 1974 Public Act 258.

Why is this important

Mental health recipient rights committees serve as oversight bodies ensuring that individuals receiving mental health services are treated fairly and have their rights protected. Changes to committee membership can affect representation, accountability, and the voices heard in mental health policy decisions within Michigan's system.

Potential points of contention

  • Representation gaps: Modifications to membership could alter whose interests are represented (patients, providers, advocates, family members, or state officials), potentially shifting committee priorities
  • Stakeholder influence: Changes may increase or decrease the influence of specific groups (medical professionals vs. patient advocates vs. government representatives) on mental health policy recommendations
  • Committee effectiveness: Altering composition without clear purpose could impact the committee's ability to effectively monitor and advocate for recipient rights, or conversely, could streamline operations depending on the specific changes

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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