MI HB5196

Requires psychiatric examination of incarcerated individuals within 7 days of arrival at a correctional facility, including assessment for significant diagnoses such as post-traumatic prison disorder, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and substance abuse disorders

Mandates mental health screening every 6 months for incarcerated individuals and requires the department to provide medically appropriate treatment including therapeutic programs (art therapy, animal-assisted therapy, music therapy), counseling, group therapy, and medication when applicable

Creates prerelease mental health discharge plans for individuals receiving mental health services, including scheduled appointments with mental health professionals, access to prescription medications between release and first appointment, and Medicaid/Medicare enrollment assistance

Requires training for all Department of Corrections employees on mental health crisis response, de-escalation techniques, suicide prevention, trauma-informed interactions, and culturally sensitive practices

Mandates annual reporting to legislative committees beginning April 1, 2026, on the number of incarcerated individuals receiving mental health treatment and educational programs