Michigan HB5514 prohibits youth transportation companies from using certain restraints while transporting youths to qualified residential treatment.

Michigan HB5514, known as the "preventing restraints in youth transport act," prohibits youth transportation companies from using visual, mechanical, or physical restraints on youths being transported to qualified residential treatment programs. Exceptions allow for physical restraints if they are necessary due to a substantial likelihood of imminent serious physical harm to the youth or others and the risk persists. Violations of this act are subject to a civil fine of up to $1,000.00, which can be pursued by the county prosecutor or the attorney general within 10 years of the violation.

Michigan HB5514 prohibits youth transportation companies from using certain restraints while transporting youths to qualified residential treatment.

Michigan HB5514, known as the "preventing restraints in youth transport act," prohibits youth transportation companies from using visual, mechanical, or physical restraints on youths being transported to qualified residential treatment programs. Exceptions allow for physical restraints if they are necessary due to a substantial likelihood of imminent serious physical harm to the youth or others and the risk persists. Violations of this act are subject to a civil fine of up to $1,000.00, which can be pursued by the county prosecutor or the attorney general within 10 years of the violation.