Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is praising the passage of House Bills 4418, 4419, and 4734 that create a surrogate consent statute. The legislation, which comes out of a subcommittee of the Elder Abuse Task Force, would help families make healthcare decisions while reducing the need for hospitals to go to court and the need for court-appointed attorneys.  

“Far too often, Michigan families are forced into a courtroom during their most difficult moments,” Nessel said. “These bills establish a clear process for surrogate medical consent that protects vulnerable adults, improves patient care, and reduces unnecessary legal battles. I applaud the work of the Elder Abuse Task Force in championing these reforms and the House for taking action. I hope this package will now move swiftly in the Senate so this critical legislation can become law.”