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MI SB1220

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/27/2018

Primary Sponsor

James Marleau

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Origin

Senate

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the Social Welfare Act to add definitions related to adult protective services for vulnerable adults at least 18 years old who are suspected of being abused, neglected, or exploited.

  • Defines "isolation" as preventing an adult from having desired contact with family, friends, or others; blocking mail, telephone calls, or electronic messages; physical or chemical restraint; or confining an adult for social deprivation purposes.

  • Excludes from isolation definition acts carried out under valid personal protection orders, medical isolation prescribed by a licensed physician, or actions taken according to valid legal orders or licensed medical personnel directives.

  • Clarifies that persons receiving spiritual treatment through prayer alone according to a recognized church or religious denomination's tenets are not considered abused or neglected and cannot be forced into medical care against their objection.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

Human services; other; definition of abuse of a vulnerable adult; expand to include abandonment and isolation. Amends sec. 11 of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.11).

Human services: other

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Families, Seniors And Human Services

11/27/2018

Committee Referrals

Families, Seniors And Human Services11/27/2018

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