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MI HB4929

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/26/2021

Primary Sponsor

Shri Thanedar

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Replaces references to "department-designated community mental health entity" with "administrative services organization" in substance abuse testing requirements for Family Independence Program applicants and recipients.

  • First-time positive test results: individuals are referred for treatment and continue receiving assistance, with test costs deducted from first payment; failure to participate in treatment results in termination of benefits.

  • Second or subsequent positive test results: individuals become ineligible for Family Independence Program assistance until they test negative; department may provide referral for substance abuse treatment.

  • Removes the requirement that individuals with positive marijuana test results must possess a Michigan medical marijuana registry identification card to qualify for the exemption; all positive marijuana tests are now excluded from "controlled substance" definition.

  • Maintains existing pilot program structure and reporting requirements, including data collection on number of individuals screened, tested, positive/negative results, and sanctions imposed.

Legislative Description

Mental health: other; reference to "department-designated community mental health entity" in the social welfare act; eliminate. Amends sec. 57z of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.57z).

Mental health: other

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/26/2021

5/27/2021

Committee Referrals

Health Policy5/26/2021

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