MI SB1305

Modifies the definition of "person requiring treatment" under Michigan's Mental Health Code for individuals with mental illness whose judgment is impaired regarding their need for treatment (subsection c).

Removes the requirement that an individual's continued behavior must be expected to result in significant physical harm to themselves or others as a basis for involuntary treatment.

Establishes that involuntary mental health treatment for individuals under subsection (c) must be provided initially only under sections 434-438 "on the basis of competent clinical opinion."

Maintains existing definitions for other categories of persons requiring treatment, including those at risk of serious physical injury, those unable to attend to basic physical needs, and those noncompliant with treatment who are only eligible for assisted outpatient treatment.

Preserves the exclusion that individuals with primary diagnoses of dementia, epilepsy, alcoholism, or drug dependence are not considered persons requiring treatment unless they also meet criteria in subsection (1).