Senate Bill 290 Summary

• Establishes the "Child Abuse Offenders Registration Act" requiring persons convicted of child abuse offenses under MCL 750.136b (or substantially similar out-of-state offenses) to register with local law enforcement.

• Applies to persons domiciled, residing, working, or studying in Michigan for 30+ days annually, including out-of-state residents required to register in their home states and those convicted in Michigan.

• Mandates registration reporting requirements based on conviction level: misdemeanor offenders report once yearly during their birth month, while felony offenders report quarterly according to a specified schedule.

• Requires $50 registration fees with $35 forwarded to a state fund for database maintenance and law enforcement use; fees waived for 90 days for indigent persons.

• Establishes criminal penalties for violations: up to 4-10 years imprisonment depending on prior violations, with enhanced penalties for probation/parole revocation and specific misdemeanor charges for failing to pay fees or sign registration forms.