Mental health: guardians; appointment of guardians; modify. Amends sec. 628 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1628). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4728’25
Key claim: Michigan HB4729 proposes to modify the appointment of guardians under the Mental Health Code (MCL 330.1628), tied to companion bill HB4728.
Abstract
(HB4729 · 103rd Legislature) Mental health: guardians; appointment of guardians; modify. Amends sec. 628 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1628). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4728’25 Latest action (2026-06-25): Referred To Committee On Housing And Human Services
Why this matters
The Mental Health Code governs guardian appointments for individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities, a population that overlaps heavily with those served by professional guardians. Tying this amendment to HB 4728 signals that Michigan’s guardian licensure overhaul is being coordinated across the Estates and Protected Individuals Code and the Mental Health Code, potentially affecting who can be appointed to serve vulnerable adults under mental health commitments.