MI SB1101

Requires applicants and licensees for adult foster care facilities to undergo criminal history and records checks conducted by the Department of State Police, with fingerprints stored in an automated identification system for automatic notification of subsequent arrests.

Prohibits individuals convicted of felonies under the adult foster care act or Chapter XXA of the Michigan Penal Code, or misdemeanors involving abuse, neglect, assault, battery, criminal sexual conduct, fraud, or theft against vulnerable adults within the preceding 10 years from obtaining or renewing licenses or holding positions with direct resident access.

Establishes a 6-month timeline for the Department of Human Services to issue or deny initial and renewal licenses, with tolling periods for incomplete applications and corrective action plans; requires fee refunds and 15% discount on next renewal if department fails to meet this deadline.

Permits the department to deny licenses to applicants with relationships to former licensees whose licenses were suspended, revoked, or not renewed within 5 years, including relationships involving facility administration, financial interest, resident care, or employment.

Requires the director to submit annual reports to the legislature detailing application processing statistics, including numbers of applications completed within the 6-month period and average processing times for delayed licenses.