Michigan HB5163 amends the definition of child neglect to exclude cases where a parent refuses a recommended treatment plan.
Michigan HB5163 amends the definition of child neglect to exclude situations where a parent, legal guardian, or other person responsible for a child's health or welfare refuses a recommended treatment plan by a health professional. This exclusion applies if the person is actively seeking a second opinion, followed the recommendation that treatment is not needed, or is following another treatment plan prescribed by another health professional. The bill also defines terms such as "health professional," "child neglect," and "confirmed case." This amendatory act may be known as "Serenity's Law.
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