A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 1 (MCL 722.111), as amended by 2023 PA 173.
House Bill No. 5810, introduced in 2024, aims to amend the 1973 PA 116 act, which concerns the licensing and regulation of child care organizations in Michigan. This bill seeks to update and clarify the definitions and standards for child care, focusing on ensuring the protection and proper care of children within various child care settings. Key aspects of the bill include:
Defining terms such as "child care staff member," "child care organization," and various types of child care facilities, including child care centers, group homes, and institutions for developmentally disabled or emotionally disturbed minors. Excluding certain facilities from the act, such as hospitals and adult foster care homes, and specifying conditions for programs like Sunday schools and vacation bible schools. Outlining the roles and responsibilities of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs in overseeing child care facilities. Introducing detailed definitions for terms related to child care, including "conviction," "criminal history check," "filtered faucet," "legal custodian," "licensee," and "minor child," among others. Specifying conditions under which a family or group child care home is eligible for increased capacity and the process for rescinding and appealing increased capacity decisions.
Co-sponsored by Reps.
Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy
