HB 6036 Summary

• Amends the Child Protection Law (1975 PA 238) by revising section 2 (MCL 722.622) to update definitions related to child protection services.

• Expands the definition of "child abuse" to include harm or threatened harm caused by individuals licensed under article 15 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.16101 to 333.18838.

• Defines key terms used throughout the Child Protection Law including "adult foster care location," "attorney," "central registry," "child neglect," "children's advocacy center," and "specified information."

• Establishes that "substantiated" means a case classified as a central registry case, while "unsubstantiated" means cases classified as category III, IV, or V.

• Takes effect 90 days after enactment.