2004 Senate Bill 1464 / Public Act 532

Authorize patient advocate for mental health decisions

Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 3, 2004

Introduced by Sen. Beverly Hammerstrom (R-17)

To allow an individual to designate a patient advocate to exercise powers regarding his or her mental health treatment decisions, and allow an individual to include in a patient advocate designation a statement of his or her desires on mental health treatment.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Nov. 9, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 10, 2004

Amendment offered by Sen. Beverly Hammerstrom (R-17)

To include licensed professional counselor among those defined as a "mental health professional" who is trained and experienced in the area of mental illness or developmental disabilities.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 10, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Nov. 30, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 9, 2004

Substitute offered

Consideration postponed

Amendment offered by Rep. Stephen Ehardt (R-83)

To clarify the rights of a patient who has communicated his or her intent to revoke a patient advocate designation.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 96 to 0 (details)

To allow an individual to designate a patient advocate to exercise powers regarding his or her mental health treatment decisions, and allow an individual to include in a patient advocate designation a statement of his or her desires on mental health treatment.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 9, 2004

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 30, 2004