The bill amends the Mental Health Code of Michigan, specifically section 416, to enhance the communication of patient rights during mental health treatment. It mandates that upon the commencement of treatment, patients must be informed both orally and in writing about their rights, which include the right to end voluntary mental health treatment. The bill specifies that this communication must detail the process for terminating treatment and must be provided to the patient, the individual who executed the written consent, and one other designated individual.

Additionally, the bill requires that patients receive a copy of their written consent and a specific form related to their treatment, regardless of whether they have communicated an intention to terminate their treatment. This aims to ensure that patients are fully aware of their rights and the procedures available to them, thereby promoting informed consent and autonomy in mental health care.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (H-1): 330.1416
House Introduced Bill: 330.1416
As Passed by the House: 330.1416