USE OF SECLUSION S.B. 231 (S-1): FLOOR ANALYSIS
Senate Bill 231 (Substitute S-1 as reported)
Sponsor: Senator Bev Hammerstrom
Committee: Health Policy
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Mental Health Code to provide that a minor who was placed in a child caring institution could not be placed in seclusion except as provided under the child care licensing Act.
The Code sets forth conditions under which seclusion may be used in a hospital, center, or child caring institution. Under the bill, these conditions would apply only to a hospital or center. (A "child caring institution" is a child care facility that receives minor children for care, maintenance, and supervision, usually on a 24-hour basis, including an institution for mentally retarded or emotionally disturbed minors. A "center" is a facility operated by the Department of Community Health to admit individuals with developmental disabilities.)
MCL 330.1742 Legislative Analyst: Julie Koval
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Date Completed: 10-1-04 Fiscal Analyst: Steve Angelotti
Analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent. sb231/0304