SB 839 Michigan Senate · 2023-2024 Regular Session

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 licensing laws to strengthen safety standards and oversight for organizations caring for children. It requires the state to create advisory committees made up of parents and affected organizations to help develop and review rules regarding staff qualifications, facility safety, and operational conduct. A key provision mandates that inspections for health and fire safety be conducted by state staff, fire services, or local authorities, with specific exemptions for schools that already meet existing fire codes. Additionally, the bill ensures that rules are reviewed at least every five years and gives operators up to 90 days to comply with new regulations unless there is an immediate health or safety risk.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2024
Committee Review
Dec 2024
Senate Passage
Dec 2024
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 18, 2024 Last action Dec 13, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
12
Key actions
3
Committee
5
Dec 13, 2024
Committee
referred to Committee on Government Operations
lower
Dec 13, 2024
Introduced
received on 12/13/2024
lower
Dec 12, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED ROLL CALL # 565 YEAS 35 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 3 NOT VOTING 0
upper
Dec 12, 2024
Upper · Passed
REPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT(S)
upper
Dec 11, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
upper
Dec 11, 2024
Upper · Passed
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT
upper
Apr 18, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES
upper
Apr 18, 2024
Introduced
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR SARAH ANTHONY
upper
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors

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