MI HB5239

Expands list of professionals required to report suspected child abuse or neglect to include physicians, dentists, nurses, teachers, school administrators, law enforcement, clergy, and regulated child care providers who have reasonable cause to suspect abuse or neglect.

Requires oral reports be made immediately by telephone or otherwise, with written reports filed within 72 hours to the county department where the child is found.

Mandates the department transmit reports to law enforcement if the abuse involves violations of specific Michigan penal code sections (including criminal sexual conduct and child abuse statutes) or if committed by someone not responsible for the child's welfare such as clergy, teachers, or teacher's aides.

Requires the department to immediately contact law enforcement if it suspects a child has been exposed to or had contact with methamphetamine production during investigations.

Adds department employees in specific roles (eligibility specialists, family independence managers, social work specialists, and others) to the list of mandatory reporters who must follow the same reporting procedures as other professionals.