Fire: other; requirements for certain child care organizations and procedures for certain investigations; modify and make other revisions to 1973 PA 116. Amends secs. 2, 3, 5n, 10 & 11c of 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.112 et seq.).
This bill updates Michigan's child care regulations by requiring the state to create advisory committees that include parents and affected organizations to help develop and review safety rules. These committees must consist of at least 12 members and will guide the creation of standards covering staff qualifications, facility safety, and operational practices for licensed child care centers and homes. The legislation also establishes a 90-day grace period for facilities to comply with new rules, unless there is an immediate health or safety risk. Additionally, it clarifies that schools operating child care centers on campus are exempt from certain fire safety rules if the building is already certified as safe for educational use.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 18, 2024
Last action Dec 11, 2024
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Committee
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Dec 11, 2024
Committee
referred to second reading
lower
Dec 11, 2024
Lower · Passed
reported with recommendation without amendment
lower
Apr 18, 2024
Committee
referred to Committee on Tax Policy
lower
Apr 18, 2024
Introduced
introduced by Representative Alabas Farhat
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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