SB 96: Construction: other; installation of temporary locking devices or systems in child care centers; allow. Amends sec. 28 of 1972 PA 230 (MCL 125.1528) & adds sec. 4i. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0097'25, SB 0098'25 - Michigan

As Passed by the Senate → Substitute (H-2) · 5 edits

MODERATE

This bill amends Michigan's child care safety code to regulate temporary door locking devices used in child care centers. The changes clarify installation requirements, update notification procedures, and adjust compliance timelines for existing devices. These modifications aim to improve emergency response capabilities while maintaining safety standards for children in care facilities.

Scope change

The bill maintains its original scope of applying to child care centers in Michigan but clarifies specific requirements for temporary door locking devices and their installation procedures.

REQUIREMENT

Changed 'may provide notification' to 'must provide notification' for lockdown location tracking, making notification requirements mandatory rather than optional.

Added requirement that emergency procedure plans must include specific descriptions of the temporary door locking device installation and use procedures.

Added new subsection (l) specifying that holes, bolts, or fasteners used for installation must match those stated in the installation instructions.

TIMELINE

Extended the requirement for construction documents to include specific MCL code ranges (339.2001 to 339.2014) for professional sealing and signing.

TECHNICAL

Reorganized text formatting and line numbers while preserving substantive content, with some minor rewording of installation requirements.

Senate Introduced Bill → As Passed by the House · 8 edits · Dec 16, 2025

MODERATE

This bill amends the Michigan single state construction code act to regulate temporary door locking devices in child care centers. It establishes specific requirements for installation, operation, and release mechanisms while adding exemptions for certain construction documents and clarifying definitions. The changes aim to balance child safety with emergency egress requirements.

Scope change

The bill applies specifically to child care centers and temporary door locking devices or systems used in these facilities, regardless of building size or construction costs.

REQUIREMENT

New section 4i establishes requirements for temporary door locking devices including portability, tool-free interior release, and compliance with fire safety standards

Operators must submit floor plans and installation instructions to enforcing agencies before installing new devices and obtain written approval before use

Restriction prohibiting installation on doors leading outside the child care center from a corridor

TIMELINE

Existing devices installed before the effective date have one year to submit documentation and obtain permits

DEFINITION

New definitions clarify terms including 'child care center', 'panic hardware', and 'temporary door locking device or system'

EXEMPTIONS

Exemption from requiring construction documents sealed by licensed architects or engineers for temporary door locking device installations

ENFORCEMENT

Requirements for in-service training of staff and maintaining records verifying this training

TECHNICAL

Changed notification language from 'must provide' to 'may provide' for lockdown location notifications

As Passed by the House → As Passed by the Senate · 3 edits · Dec 18, 2025

MINOR

The bill was amended to change the title format from 'House substitute' to 'SENATE BILL NO. 96', adjust language from 'may provide' to 'can provide' regarding device notification capabilities, and simplify conditional language for related bills by removing placeholder text and request numbers. These changes streamline the bill's presentation and clarify the notification requirement for temporary door locking systems.

TECHNICAL

Changed 'may provide' to 'can provide' in section 4i(h) regarding device notification capabilities, which is a minor linguistic adjustment without substantive policy impact.

Removed placeholder text and request numbers (H01274'25, H01275'25) from the conditional enactment section, streamlining the language for related bills.

Changed the bill title format from 'House substitute for' to 'SENATE BILL NO. 96', reflecting the bill's progression through the legislative process.

Substitute (H-2) - 4 → Senate Concurred Bill · 6 edits

MODERATE

This bill amends the Michigan Single State Construction Code Act to regulate temporary door locking devices in child care centers. The changes clarify requirements for installation, operation, and emergency access while maintaining safety standards. The bill also adds new definitions and provisions for existing devices already in place.

Scope change

The bill applies specifically to child care centers and regulates temporary door locking devices or systems used in these facilities. It covers both new installations and existing devices that were installed before the effective date of the amendatory act.

REQUIREMENT

New requirements specify that temporary door locking devices must be portable, not permanently affixed to doors, and allow unlocking from outside with a tool or key without modifying existing door hardware.

Operators must submit floor plans, drawings, and installation instructions to the enforcing agency before installing new devices, and notify the agency when devices are ready for inspection.

TIMELINE

Existing temporary door locking devices must be documented and approved within one year of the effective date, with operators ensuring devices are only engaged for finite periods per emergency procedures.

DEFINITION

New definitions clarify terms including 'child care center,' 'panic hardware,' and 'temporary door locking device or system' to ensure consistent understanding and enforcement.

ENFORCEMENT

Enforcing agencies must inspect and approve existing devices that meet safety requirements, and operators must provide in-service training to staff on device use and maintain training records.

TECHNICAL

Formatting changes include capitalization corrections and reorganization of text layout, though the substantive policy content remains consistent.

Construction: other; installation of temporary locking devices or systems in child care centers; allow. Amends sec. 28 of 1972 PA 230 (MCL 125.1528) & adds sec. 4i. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0097'25, SB 0098'25

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