Mental health: facilities; licensure for adult residential psychiatric programs; provide for. Creates new act.
Key claim: Michigan would establish a new licensure act specifically covering adult residential psychiatric programs.
Abstract
Mental health: facilities; licensure for adult residential psychiatric programs; provide for. Creates new act. Sponsor: Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D) + 3 co-sponsors Latest action (2026-05-13): Senate Co-sponsor(s) Named: Stephanie Chang
Why this matters
Michigan currently lacks a dedicated licensure category for adult residential psychiatric programs, leaving such settings to be regulated under adjacent frameworks like adult foster care or psychiatric hospital rules. A standalone act would define who operates these programs, what standards apply, and which adults with serious mental illness can be served in this level of care — potentially reshaping placement options between hospitals, AFC homes, and community behavioral health.