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MI HB5153
Bill
Status
9/15/2020
Primary Sponsor
Annette Glenn
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AI Summary
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Modifies the definition of "neglect" in the Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Act to include "threatened harm" to a child's health or welfare, not just actual harm.
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Changes language from "the failure to provide" to "failing to provide" when describing negligent treatment regarding food, clothing, shelter, and medical care.
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Changes language from "the failure to seek" to "failing to seek" when describing the obligation to obtain financial or other reasonable means for adequate care.
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Applies to the definition section (MCL 722.602) of the 1982 Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Act as amended by 2018 PA 60.
Legislative Description
Children: child abuse or child neglect; definition of neglect in the child abuse and neglect prevention act; modify. Amends sec. 2 of 1982 PA 250 (MCL 722.602).
Children: protection
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Families, Seniors, And Veterans
9/16/2020