Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB 4676 — Mental health: guardians; appointing certain guardians after considering least restrictive means; require. Amends sec. 602 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1602).

Last action — referred to second reading

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced August 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Mental health: guardians; appointing certain guardians after considering least restrictive means; require. Amends sec. 602 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1602).

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

47 added · 51 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill HB 4676 emphasizes that guardianship should only be established when absolutely necessary, specifically based on an individual's actual mental and adaptive limitations. Additionally, the court must explore less restrictive options before deciding to appoint a guardian. These changes are important because they aim to protect the personal freedom and autonomy of individuals with developmental disabilities by ensuring that any restrictions are truly justified and that alternative solutions are considered first.

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HOUSE BILL NO.
SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
4676 June 25, 2025, Introduced by Reps.
4676 A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 602 (MCL 330.1602), as amended by 1995 PA 290.
MacDonell, Price, Rheingans, Tsernoglou, Young, Mentzer, Brixie, Martus, Conlin, Paiz, Hope, Breen, Arbit and Wozniak and referred to Committee on Families and Veterans.
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 602 (MCL 330.1602), as amended by 1995 PA 290.
shall must be designed to encourage the development of maximum self-reliance and WAM H00270'25_HB4676_INTR_1 m259i4 1 independence in the individual;
shall must be designed to encourage the development of maximum self-reliance and independence in the individual;
(2) If the court finds that an individual has a developmental disability and that the individual is likely to need protection based on the factors set forth in section 618(1), the court shall apply the least restrictive alternative principle as described in this chapter.
WAM H00270'25 (H-1) 721zo0 1 (2) If the court finds that an individual has a developmental disability and that the individual is likely to need protection based on the factors set forth in section 618(1), the court shall apply the least restrictive alternative principle as described in this chapter.
(d) Supported decision making or the provision of protective WAM H00270'25_HB4676_INTR_1 m259i4 1 or supportive services or arrangements by individuals or public or private services or agencies.
(d) Supported decision making or the provision of protective or supportive services or arrangements by individuals or public or private services or agencies.
As used in this subdivision, "supported decision making" means a process through which an individual with a developmental disability works with friends, family members, and professionals who help the individual understand the situation and choices the individual faces so the individual may make the individual's own decisions.
As used in this subdivision, "supported decision making" means a process through which an WAM H00270'25 (H-1) 721zo0 1 individual with a developmental disability works with friends, family members, and professionals who help the individual understand the situation and choices the individual faces so the individual may make the individual's own decisions.
(f) The appointment of a temporary emergency guardian or guardian of the estate under this section.
(f) The appointment of a temporary guardian under section 607 or guardian of the estate under this chapter.
(g) The appointment of a limited guardian or conservator under article V of the estates and protected individuals code, 1998 PA 386, MCL 700.5101 to 700.5520.
(g) The appointment of a partial guardian under this chapter.
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Action History

  1. referred to second reading

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4676 do?
Mental health: guardians; appointing certain guardians after considering least restrictive means; require. Amends sec. 602 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1602).
Who sponsors HB 4676?
HB 4676 is sponsored by Sharon MacDonell (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 4676?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced August 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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