HB5823

Mental health: facilities; video monitoring and recording in certain care settings; allow. Amends sec. 724 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1724).

Introduced·4/21/26
Introduced Text

Allows video monitoring and recording in certain mental health care settings with specific safeguards.

The bill amends Michigan's mental health services law to allow video surveillance in common areas of psychiatric hospital licensed facilities for safety, security, and quality improvement. It mandates written policies and procedures for video surveillance, including identification of recording locations, mechanisms for notifying recipients and visitors, and security provisions for authorized staff access. It also requires notice to recipients, parents, or guardians about video surveillance.

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Current
Health Policy Committee
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History

Apr 22

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 04/21/2026

Apr 21

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Bill Schuette

Apr 21

House

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