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

Summary

The bill changes Michigan’s mental health code so that a court must first look at alternatives—like powers of attorney, trusts, representative payees, supported decision‑making, or assistive services—before assigning a guardian. If guardianship is still needed, the law prefers a partial guardianship and limits the guardian’s authority to what is strictly necessary. This aims to protect the rights and independence of individuals with developmental disabilities.

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