2016 Senate Bill 747 / Public Act 488

Make licensure violation that results in child death a crime

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 4, 2016

Introduced by Sen. Dave Hildenbrand (R-29)

To establish that if a licensed child care provider or organization violates a licensing rule and this results in the death of a child it would be considered second degree child abuse.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 16, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 23, 2016

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

March 23, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

April 26, 2016

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 15, 2016

Passed in the House 74 to 33 (details)

To establish that if a licensed child care provider or organization violates a licensing rule and this results in the death of a child it would be considered second degree child abuse.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 31, 2016