The bill amends the Occupational Code to update the terms of office for members of various professional boards, specifying commencement dates for professions such as accountancy, architecture, and cosmetology. It introduces Article 14A, which establishes licensing requirements for professional guardians and conservators, including age, educational qualifications, criminal background checks, and the necessity for professional liability insurance. The licensing process aims to ensure that only qualified individuals can serve in these roles, with clear criteria for both initial licensing and renewal. Additionally, the bill prohibits professional guardians and conservators from employing individuals with certain criminal convictions that could endanger the safety of incapacitated or protected individuals.

To enhance employment standards, the bill mandates that conditional employees must be terminated if their background checks do not confirm their identity or criminal history. It also imposes misdemeanor charges for individuals who knowingly provide false information in this context. The bill establishes a framework for ongoing monitoring of employees through fingerprint checks and an electronic system that alerts employers to new criminal convictions. It emphasizes the confidentiality of collected information and outlines the responsibilities of the Department of State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation in maintaining this data. Overall, the bill aims to improve standards and accountability within the guardianship and conservatorship professions in Michigan.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 339.303