MODIFY CHILD PROTECTION LAW
House Bill 4971 as introduced
Sponsor: Rep. Robert Dean
Committee: Families and Children's Services
Complete to 6-25-09
A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4971 AS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE 6-24-09
Section 7j of the Child Protection Law (MCL 722.627j) says that an employer or volunteer agency, with appropriate authorization and identification from the individual seeking employment or volunteer service, can request and receive central registry clearance information. House Bill 4971 would specify that this applies if that employment or volunteer work includes contact with children.
Section 7j also allows a person who is or is seeking to be an employee or volunteer at a child care center, child caring institution, or child placing agency to obtain individual documentation from the Department of Human Services stating that the individual is not named in a central registry case as a perpetrator of child abuse or child neglect. Then, for the purpose of applying for employment or seeking to volunteer, the individual can share the documentation with the appropriate individual or entity for the purpose of seeking employment or serving as a volunteer. House Bill 4971 would specify that this provision applies if that employment or volunteer work includes contact with children.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The bill would have no fiscal impact on the state or on local units of government.
POSITIONS:
Department of Human Services supports the bill. (6-7-09)
State Alliance of Michigan YMCAs indicated neutrality. (6-7-09)
Fiscal Analyst: Bob Schneider
Kevin Koorstra
■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.