The bill amends section 17 of the 1913 PA 350, which governs the establishment and maintenance of public hospitals in Michigan. It grants the board of hospital trustees the authority to determine if patients seeking treatment are eligible for charity care. The bill removes the phrase "or not" and the word "said" in various instances, streamlining the language. Additionally, it specifies that the board will set compensation for patients who are not unable to assist themselves, with payments directed to the county treasurer and credited to the hospital fund.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new provision stating that the powers of the board of hospital trustees are subject to the hospital financial assistance act. The enactment of this amendatory act is contingent upon the passage of Senate Bill No. 449 from the 103rd Legislature.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 331.167