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MI SB0990

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/1/2009

Primary Sponsor

Gilda Jacobs

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Origin

Senate

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits child care organizations from using window blinds or other window coverings with pull cords or inner cords capable of forming a loop that poses a strangulation risk to young children.

  • Exempts window blinds and coverings that have been manufactured or properly retrofitted to eliminate the formation of loops posing a strangulation risk.

  • Requires the director to consult and give serious consideration to United States Consumer Product Safety Commission publications when developing and reviewing minimum licensing requirements related to premise safety.

  • Authorizes the department to provide information about reduced-cost or no-cost options for retrofitting or replacing unsafe window blinds and coverings.

Legislative Description

Children; child care; regulation of window blinds in licensed day care centers; implement. Amends 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.111 - 722.128) by adding sec. 9b.

Children, child care

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Economic Development And Regulatory Reform

12/1/2009

Committee Referrals

Economic Development & Regulatory Reform12/1/2009

Full Bill Text

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