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

HB 5724 — Children: services; residential treatment plans; require the department to observe. Amends 1939 PA 288 (MCL 710.21 - 712B.41) by adding sec. 18u to ch. XIIA.

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    Introduced
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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 June 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill requires the department to observe residential treatment plans for children.

This bill amends existing laws to mandate department observation of residential treatment plans for children. It is aimed at ensuring proper oversight and implementation of these treatment plans.

Summary

Children: services; residential treatment plans; require the department to observe. Amends 1939 PA 288 (MCL 710.21 - 712B.41) by adding sec. 18u to ch. XIIA.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

4 added · 4 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill HB 5724 includes a provision that ensures individuals are placed into a treatment program with enough available beds within 14 days of being referred. This change is crucial because it aims to reduce wait times for treatment, helping individuals get the support they need more quickly. Removing the previous date-specific context allows for a more focused approach on immediate access to care, reflecting the urgency of timely mental health support.

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HOUSE BILL NO.
SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
5724 March 17, 2026, Introduced by Reps.
5724 A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate code of 1939," (MCL 710.21 to 712B.41) by adding section 18u to chapter XIIA.
Meerman, Wozniak and Johnsen and referred to Committee on Families and Veterans.
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate code of 1939," (MCL 710.21 to 712B.41) by adding section 18u to chapter XIIA.
If a court-ordered treatment plan includes referring a child to placement in a residential treatment program, the department shall ensure that the child is placed with a residential treatment program not more than 14 days after the referral.
If a court-ordered treatment plan includes referring a child to placement in a residential treatment program, the department shall ensure that the child is placed with a residential treatment program that has an adequate array of beds not more than 14 days after the referral.
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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 5724 do?
Children: services; residential treatment plans; require the department to observe. Amends 1939 PA 288 (MCL 710.21 - 712B.41) by adding sec. 18u to ch. XIIA.
Who sponsors HB 5724?
HB 5724 is sponsored by Luke Meerman (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 5724?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced June 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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