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MI SB0602

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/16/2012

Primary Sponsor

Michael Kowall

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Origin

Senate

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits child care organizations from using window blinds or coverings with pull cords or inner cords that can form loops and pose strangulation risks to young children.

  • Permits window blinds and coverings that have been manufactured or retrofitted to eliminate loop formation that could cause strangulation.

  • Requires the director to consult and consider publications from the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission when developing and reviewing minimum licensing requirements related to premises safety.

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

  • May be cited as the "Isabela Grace Nagara law."

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 Government Operations

2/16/2012

Committee Referrals

Government Operations2/16/2012
Regulatory Reform9/7/2011

Full Bill Text

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