Children: child care; definition of increased capacity; modify. Amends sec. 1 of 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.111).

HB 5810 amends the Michigan Child Care Licensing Act to update the legal definitions of key terms related to child care facilities and staff. The bill clarifies who qualifies as a "child care staff member" and provides more precise descriptions for various settings, such as child care centers, therapeutic group homes, and children's camps. By refining these definitions, the legislation aims to ensure that licensing standards and regulations apply consistently to the specific types of organizations and individuals involved in caring for minors. This change affects child care providers, regulators, and families by establishing clearer boundaries for which facilities and personnel fall under the state's oversight.