Establishes a state office of recipient rights to protect mental health service recipients' rights.
The bill amends the Michigan Mental Health Code to establish a state office of recipient rights within the Department of Health and Human Services. This office will investigate violations of mental health recipients' rights, resolve disputes, and obtain remedies for violations. The office will also provide education and training to staff and providers, and submit annual reports on recipient rights to the department director and legislative committees. The office will ensure that recipients, parents, and guardians have access to information about their rights and the office's contact details.
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