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MI SB0435
Bill
AI Summary
- Amends the Child Care Organization Act to update references from "children's ombudsman" to "child advocate" in sections 5a and 10
- Requires child placing agencies to provide records requested by the child advocate pertaining to matters under investigation
- Clarifies that the child advocate established under the Office of the Child Advocate Act, 1994 PA 204 has access to confidential child care records
- Expands licensee cooperation requirements with department investigations to include allowing interviews with staff and household members and permitting photographs to document conditions
- Takes effect only if Senate Bill No. 432 of the 102nd Legislature is enacted into law
- Effective date: February 13, 2024
Legislative Description
Children: services; reference to "children's ombudsman" in 1973 PA 116; amend to "child advocate". Amends secs. 5a & 10 of 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.115a & 722.120). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0432'23
Children: services
Last Action
Assigned Pa 0304'23
12/29/2023
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice10/12/2023
Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety6/28/2023
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