2009 House Bill 4971 / 2010 Public Act 81

Revise child abuse documentation request restrictions

Introduced in the House

May 19, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Robert Dean (D-75)

To revise the conditions on a potential employer asking state authorities if a job candidate is a perpetrator in the state's central registry of serious child abuse cases. The bill would limit such enquiries to jobs that include contact with children.

Referred to the Committee on Families and Childrens Services

June 24, 2009

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Aug. 26, 2009

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Aug. 27, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Families and Human Services

Jan. 21, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 12, 2010

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To revise the conditions on a potential employer asking state authorities if a job candidate is a perpetrator in the state's central registry of serious child abuse cases. The bill would limit such enquiries to jobs that include contact with children.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

May 21, 2010