2007 Senate Bill 273 / 2008 Public Act 46

Establish certain child abuse reporting deadlines

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 22, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Bill Hardiman (R-29)

To require the Department of Human Services (DHS) to report to the local law enforcement agency within 24 hours if it receives an allegation of child abuse or neglect that is classified as high risk, and to extend that requirement to other reports involving a child's death, sexual abuse or exploitation, or severe physical injury.

Referred to the Committee on Families and Human Services

Feb. 28, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 13, 2007

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

March 13, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Families and Childrens Services

Jan. 30, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 13, 2008

Passed in the House 102 to 0 (details)

To require the Department of Human Services (DHS) to report to the local law enforcement agency within 24 hours if it receives an allegation of child abuse or neglect that is classified as high risk, and to extend that requirement to other reports involving a child's death, sexual abuse or exploitation, or severe physical injury.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

March 27, 2008