2017 Senate Bill 180 / Public Act 256

Require child care facility background checks and more

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 23, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker (R-26)

To require background checks and fingerprinting for employees and operators of child care organizations, foster family homes, or foster family group homes. The legislative package comprised of Senate Bills 180 to 182 would also authorize license fees and revise related licensure and regulation details.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Human Services

March 30, 2017

Reported without amendment

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

May 2, 2017

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 2, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors

June 15, 2017

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 6, 2017

Passed in the House 95 to 15 (details)

To require background checks and fingerprinting for employees and operators of child care organizations, foster family homes, or foster family group homes. The legislative package comprised of Senate Bills 180 to 182 would also authorize license fees and revise related licensure and regulation details.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 12, 2017

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 28, 2017