HB 5820 Summary

• Amends Michigan's mental health code (1974 PA 258) to revise procedures for admission, treatment, and discharge of individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

• Establishes administrative admission as the preferred form of admission for individuals 18 years and older, with temporary admission limited to 30 days and court-ordered admission procedures for those meeting criteria for treatment.

• Requires preadmission examinations supervised by registered nurses or mental health professionals with master's degrees, annual reexaminations for administrative admissions, and periodic reviews every 6 months for court-ordered admissions.

• Grants individuals and designated persons the right to object to administrative admissions within 30 days or at 6-month intervals, with court hearings required within 7 days to determine if discharge is warranted.

• Takes effect 90 days after enactment and includes provisions for facility discharge procedures, resident transfer notifications, protective custody protocols, and clarification that mental health treatment does not constitute legal incompetence findings.