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MI HB5276

Bill

Status

Passed

5/5/2022

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Hertel

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Expands mandatory reporting requirements to include suspected child abuse or neglect caused by any individual 18 years of age or older involved in a youth program, not just persons responsible for the child's health or welfare.

  • Requires the Department of Human Services to transmit reports of suspected child abuse or neglect involving individuals 18 years or older in youth programs to law enforcement agencies in the county where the incident occurred.

  • Establishes a 14-day timeline for the department director to make preliminary decisions on requests for release of specified information from child abuse and neglect records, with an additional 14-day extension available if necessary.

  • Names section 7g as "Wyatt's law" and requires the department to notify alleged perpetrators not previously notified at least 14 days before releasing specified information, with a 14-day window for requesting record expunction.

  • Takes effect 180 days after enactment and is conditioned on the simultaneous enactment of House Bills 5274, 5275, 5277, and 5278.

Legislative Description

Children: child abuse or child neglect; identification of certain child abuse and neglect claims that require listing in the central registry and mandatory reporting required for child abuse caused by any individual 18 years of age or older; provide for. Amends secs. 3, 5, 7d, 7e, 7g, 8b, 8d, 9a & 18 of 1975 PA 238 (MCL 722.623 et seq.).

Children: protection

Last Action

Assigned Pa 66'22 With Immediate Effect

5/5/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary And Public Safety1/12/2022
Families, Children, And Seniors8/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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