2007 Senate Bill 97 / 2008 Public Act 15

Require child care organization investigation disclosures

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 25, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Bill Hardiman (R-29)

To require a child care organization to notify parents within 24 hours if it is the target of a state investigation for a "high risk" violation of state regulations. The bill also authorizes penalties of up to 93 days in jail for a person who makes a false report triggering such an investigation. Passed in the Senate (37 to 0) on September 20, 2006.

Referred to the Committee on Families and Human Services

Feb. 7, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 13, 2007

Amendment offered by Sen. Alan L. Cropsey (R-33)

To change from $2,000 to $5,000 the maximum fine proposed for a person who makes a false report triggering a child care organization abuse investigation.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To require a child care organization to notify parents within 24 hours if it is the target of a state investigation for a "high risk" violation of state regulations. The bill also authorizes penalties of up to 93 days in jail and a $5,000 fine for a person who makes a false report triggering such an investigation.

Received in the House

Feb. 13, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Families and Childrens Services

Jan. 30, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 14, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Fulton Sheen (R-88)

To establish a new date on which the bill will go into effect if passed.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

To require a child care organization to notify parents within 24 hours if it is the target of a state investigation for a "high risk" violation of state regulations. The bill also authorizes penalties of up to 93 days in jail and a $5,000 fine for a person who makes a false report triggering such an investigation.

Received in the Senate

Feb. 21, 2008

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Feb. 29, 2008