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 the definition of "security transport officer," "service," "serious emotional disturbance," and "serious mental illness," which clarify the criteria for these terms based on the latest Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Additionally, the bill introduces new definitions for "substance use disorder," "wraparound services," and "treatment," enhancing the framework for mental health and substance use services.

Furthermore, the bill expands the state recipient rights advisory committee from 12 to 15 members, ensuring broader representation by including individuals from Disability Rights Michigan, the Mental Health Association in Michigan, and Arc Michigan. It also prohibits individuals employed by the department's executive office from serving on the committee, thereby promoting impartiality. The committee is tasked with meeting quarterly, maintaining transparency, and advising the director of the state office of recipient rights, ensuring that the rights of recipients are upheld and protected.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 330.1100, 330.1756