HB4676

Mental health: guardians; appointing certain guardians after considering least restrictive means; require. Amends sec. 602 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1602).

Introduced·6/25/25
Introduced Text

Michigan HB4676 requires courts to consider less restrictive alternatives before appointing a guardian for individuals with developmental.

Michigan HB4676 amends the Mental Health Code to require courts to consider less restrictive alternatives before appointing a guardian for individuals with developmental disabilities. The court must weigh options such as supported decision making, attorney-in-fact, trust management, and representative payee before resorting to guardianship. If guardianship is necessary, partial guardianship is preferred. The law aims to protect individuals while promoting self-reliance and independence.

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Where it stands

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Roll Call Votes

Reported With Recommendation With Substitute H-1

10 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Aug 12, 2025

12:00 PM

House Families and Veterans

Jul 29, 2025

12:15 PM

House Families and Veterans

History

Aug 13, 2025

House

Reported With Recommendation With Substitute (h-1)

Aug 13, 2025

House

Referred To Second Reading

Jun 26, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 06/25/2025