REMOVE DEFINITION OF INSANE PERSON

House Bill 5033 as introduced

Sponsor:  Rep. George Darany

Committee:  Health Policy

Complete to 9-19-16

SUMMARY:

House Bill 5033 would repeal the section of the Revised Statutes of 1846 which defines an "insane person."

Currently, an insane person "shall be construed to include an idiot, a non compos, a lunatic and an otherwise distracted person."

(Non compos, or non compos mentis, means not in one's right mind).

MCL 8.3g.

FISCAL IMPACT:

             House Bill 5033 will have no fiscal impact on the state or local units of government.

                                                                                        Legislative Analyst:   Jenny McInerney

                                                                                                Fiscal Analyst:   Kevin Koorstra

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House Fiscal Agency staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.