2001 House Bill 5009 / 2002 Public Act 14

Introduced in the House

July 10, 2001

Introduced by Rep. MaryAnn Middaugh (R-80)

To increase penalties for failing to report child abuse or neglect.

Referred to the Committee on Families and Childrens Services

Oct. 31, 2001

Amendment offered

To limit the increased penalties to an increase in potential fines, from $100 to $500, rather than an increase in jail time as well.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Nov. 1, 2001

Passed in the House 105 to 1 (details)

To increase the penalty fines for failing to report child abuse or neglect.

Received in the Senate

Nov. 1, 2001

Feb. 12, 2002

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Received in the House

Feb. 12, 2002

Signed by Gov. John Engler

Feb. 18, 2002