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MI HB5278
Bill
Status
5/5/2022
Primary Sponsor
Brenda Carter
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AI Summary
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Amends Michigan's child protective services law to modify confidentiality provisions in section 7 of the Child Protection Law (MCL 722.627).
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Maintains existing confidentiality protections for child abuse and neglect reports while clarifying access rights for designated entities including law enforcement, courts, medical professionals, child protective agencies, and tribal representatives.
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Restricts the release of police or law enforcement reports related to ongoing investigations of suspected child abuse or neglect, while permitting disclosure of conviction records related to child abuse or neglect.
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Takes effect 180 days after enactment (November 1, 2022), contingent upon the simultaneous enactment of House Bills 5274, 5275, 5276, and 5277.
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Approved by the Governor on May 5, 2022.
Legislative Description
Children: child abuse or child neglect; release of certain information regarding child abuse or child neglect claims that require listing in the central registry; modify. Amends sec. 7 of 1975 PA 238 (MCL 722.627).
Children: protection
Last Action
Assigned Pa 68'22 With Immediate Effect
5/5/2022