This bill amends the existing child care licensing and regulation law in Michigan, specifically section 5r of 1973 PA 116. It establishes criteria for the eligibility of individuals applying for a child care license, being an adult member of a household, or serving as child care staff. Key provisions include disqualifying individuals who refuse to consent to a criminal history check, have a confirmed history of disciplinary actions, or have certain felony or misdemeanor convictions related to violence, child abuse, or drug offenses. The bill also specifies that individuals with certain convictions may be eligible after a specified period has lapsed since their conviction.

Notably, the bill introduces new language regarding the ineligibility of individuals based on their criminal history, including specific felonies such as murder, child abuse, and human trafficking, as well as certain misdemeanors. It also modifies existing language by replacing "any person" with "an individual" in the context of felony convictions involving cruelty or torture. The bill is set to take effect 90 days after being enacted, contingent upon the passage of House Bill No. 5016.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 722.115