MI SB0261

Establishes the "Child Abuse Offenders Registry Act" requiring the Michigan Department of State Police to maintain a computerized law enforcement database of individuals convicted of child abuse offenses under MCL 750.136b or substantially similar offenses.

Database must contain comprehensive personal information including names, aliases, social security numbers, dates of birth, residential addresses, employment information, school enrollment, contact information, criminal history, photographs, fingerprints, and other identifying details for each registered person.

Creates a public internet website displaying limited information (name, date of birth, residence, employment, schools, conviction summary, physical description, and photograph) while excluding victim identities, social security numbers, email addresses, and driver license numbers.

Requires local law enforcement agencies to take immediate action when registrants fail to register or update information, including determining if they have absconded, notifying the department, updating registry status, seeking arrest warrants, and entering information into the National Crime Information Center wanted person file.

Imposes criminal penalties (up to 93 days imprisonment or $1,000 fine) for unauthorized disclosure of nonpublic registration information and allows registrants a civil cause of action for treble damages against violators; takes effect 90 days after enactment and is contingent on Senate Bill 263 being enacted.