MI SB0805

Replaces terminology "mentally retarded" and "mental retardation" with "intellectual disability" throughout Michigan's mental health code to align with current medical and educational standards.

Establishes criminal history check requirements for employees, contractors, and clinical staff at psychiatric facilities, with disqualifying offenses including relevant federal crimes, serious felonies, and specific misdemeanors within defined time periods.

Creates an automated fingerprint identification system database maintained by the Department of State Police to provide automatic notification when individuals with prior criminal history checks are subsequently arrested.

Defines procedures for involuntary and voluntary admission to the corrections mental health program for prisoners with mental illness or developmental disability, including hearing rights and treatment authorization periods not exceeding 90-180 days.

Requires discharge planning and community mental health services for individuals leaving prison, with provisions for judicial admission petitions filed at least 14 days before parole or discharge dates.