A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” by amending sections 2, 3, 7j, 7l, 8, and 8b (MCL 722.622, 722.623, 722.627j, 722.627l, 722.628, and 722.628b), section 2 as amended by 2022 PA 67, sections 3 and 8b as amended by 2022 PA 66, section 7j as amended by 2022 PA 64, section 7l as added by 2022 PA 72, and section 8 as amended by 2022 PA 65.
Updates Michigan's Child Protection Law by expanding definitions, strengthening reporting and investigation procedures, incorporating 'sexual extortion' as a reportable offense, enhancing the role of children's advocacy centers, and refining central registry processes to better protect children and ensure due process.
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Referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety
