The bill amends the Mental Health Code of Michigan, specifically sections 100d and 756, to update definitions and the structure of the state recipient rights advisory committee. Key insertions include clarifications on terms such as "security transport officer," "serious emotional disturbance," and "substance use disorder," which now emphasize the importance of diagnostic criteria from the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Additionally, the bill introduces the concept of "wraparound services" for minors with serious emotional disturbances, ensuring that these services are tailored to support the minor's family and educational needs.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the composition and appointment process of the state recipient rights advisory committee, expanding it from 12 to 15 members. It mandates that at least one-third of the committee members must be primary consumers or family members, with specific representation from organizations such as Disability Rights Michigan and the Mental Health Association in Michigan. The bill also prohibits individuals employed by the department's executive office from serving on the committee, ensuring a more independent advisory body. The committee is tasked with meeting regularly, maintaining transparency, and advising the director of the state office of recipient rights on various matters, including the appointment and dismissal of its director.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 330.1100, 330.1756