Children: other; prohibition of use of certain restraint while transporting youths to certain youth residential treatment programs; provide for. Creates new act.
Key claim: Michigan now prohibits using certain restraints when transporting youths to specified youth residential treatment programs.
Abstract
(HB5514 · 103rd Legislature) Children: other; prohibition of use of certain restraint while transporting youths to certain youth residential treatment programs; provide for. Creates new act. Sponsor: Rep. Cam Cavitt ® + 5 co-sponsors Latest vote: Senate Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call # 256 — 35-1 (passed, 2026-10-01) Latest action (2026-10-06): Assigned Pa 111’26 With Immediate Effect
Why this matters
Youth transported to residential treatment programs are a vulnerable population, and restraint practices during transport have been a longstanding safety and civil-rights concern in behavioral health settings. By banning certain restraints, Michigan narrows allowable practices for private transport providers and treatment program contractors, affecting a small but high-risk group.