MI HB5689

Expands definition of "incapacitated" to include impairment from alcohol or other drugs, not just alcohol, and clarifies it applies when an individual poses danger to self or others or endangers public health and safety.

Adds new Section 6501a establishing a court-ordered process for involuntary assessment and stabilization of adults with substance abuse issues, allowing petitions from spouses, guardians, relatives, health practitioners, service program directors, or any 3 adults with personal knowledge of the abuse.

Requires probate courts to hold hearings within 10 days or issue ex parte orders for involuntary assessment and stabilization if criteria are met, including evidence the individual is incapacitated due to substance abuse and has lost self-control or poses harm to self or others.

Allows law enforcement to take individuals appearing incapacitated in public places or subject to court orders into protective custody and transport them to approved service programs, emergency medical services, or transfer facilities for examination and treatment.

Specifies that individuals taken into protective custody must be examined by a licensed physician within 8 hours and may receive chemical testing; prohibits denial of treatment based on prior withdrawal against medical advice or relapse.