The bill amends the Mental Health Code of Michigan, specifically section 724, to establish stricter regulations regarding the use of fingerprints, photographs, and audiorecordings of recipients of mental health services. It mandates that recipients must not be subjected to these practices without prior written consent from the appropriate parties, which include the recipient themselves if they are over 18 and competent, their guardian, or their parent if they are under 18. The bill also clarifies that any such records must be maintained as part of the recipient's record and outlines the conditions under which these records can be shared or destroyed.

Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for video surveillance in licensed facilities, allowing it for safety and quality improvement purposes, but only in common areas. It requires facilities to establish written policies regarding the surveillance, including how recipients and visitors will be informed, security measures for access to the footage, and documentation of any access or distribution of the recordings. The bill ensures that video surveillance does not affect a recipient's eligibility for Medicaid and mandates that such recordings are not included in a recipient's clinical record.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 330.1724