The bill amends section 17 of the 1913 PA 350, which pertains to the establishment and maintenance of public hospitals by counties in Michigan. It grants the board of hospital trustees the authority to determine if patients seeking treatment are eligible for charity care, removing the phrase "or not" from the existing law. Additionally, the bill specifies that the board will set compensation for patients who are not unable to assist themselves, replacing the term "may deem" with "considers" to clarify the board's decision-making process. The receipts from these compensations will be 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, ensuring that their decisions align with broader financial regulations. 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