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MI SB0464

Bill

Status

Passed

7/18/2012

Primary Sponsor

Tonya Schuitmaker

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Origin

Senate

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • County departments must commence investigations within 24 hours of receiving reports of suspected adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation, with reasonable belief being sufficient basis for investigation.

  • Investigations must include in-person interviews conducted either at the adult's dwelling or county department office, with county departments able to seek search warrants if dwelling access is denied.

  • County departments shall provide adults with appropriate and least restrictive protective services and may petition for guardianship, temporary guardianship, or conservatorship appointments through the estates and protected individuals code.

  • County departments must collaborate with law enforcement, courts, state agencies, and substance abuse coordinating agencies when investigations involve substance abuse.

  • Representatives from the Department of Human Services, Department of State Police, Department of Attorney General, Office of Services to the Aging, and long-term care providers must develop a state model protocol for vulnerable adult abuse investigations within one year of the effective date.

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure; other; development of investigative protocols and abuse and neglect interview protocols for vulnerable adults; require by certain agencies. Amends sec. 11b of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.11b).

State agencies (existing), human services

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0175'12 With Immediate Effect

7/18/2012

Committee Referrals

Families, Children, And Seniors11/2/2011
Families, Seniors And Human Services6/15/2011

Full Bill Text

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