Michigan SB1117 amends mental health laws to enhance oversight and protection of recipient rights in state psychiatric hospitals.

Michigan SB1117 amends sections of the mental health code to strengthen the oversight and protection of recipient rights in state psychiatric hospitals. The bill mandates that the state office of recipient rights investigate violations of rights and ensure that all reports of such violations are addressed. It requires psychiatric hospitals to establish policies for video surveillance, ensuring that recordings are not used for treatment purposes and are only maintained for a limited time unless an investigation is underway.

Michigan SB1117 amends mental health laws to enhance oversight and protection of recipient rights in state psychiatric hospitals.

Michigan SB1117 amends sections of the mental health code to strengthen the oversight and protection of recipient rights in state psychiatric hospitals. The bill mandates that the state office of recipient rights investigate violations of rights and ensure that all reports of such violations are addressed. It requires psychiatric hospitals to establish policies for video surveillance, ensuring that recordings are not used for treatment purposes and are only maintained for a limited time unless an investigation is underway.