2021 House Bill 4880 / 2022 Public Act 47

Expand scope of child abuse reporting mandate

Introduced in the House

May 19, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Roger Hauck (R-99)

To expand the law that requires certain health care professionals and social workers to report suspected child abuse, so that it also requires reporting by physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists and athletic trainers.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors

Oct. 26, 2021

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 9, 2021

Passed in the House 101 to 3 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 10, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy and Human Services

March 15, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 17, 2022

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To expand the law that requires certain health care professionals and social workers to report suspected child abuse, so that it also requires reporting by physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists and athletic trainers.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

March 23, 2022