The bill amends the existing child care regulations under 1973 PA 116, specifically section 8e, to enhance the safety and oversight of child care centers located within multiple occupancy buildings. It establishes a requirement for licensed child care centers to notify the department of any changes in occupancy or use within the building by September 21, 2022. Additionally, it mandates that applicants for licensure must disclose their location within a multiple occupancy building and provide details about other occupants. The department is tasked with inspecting these centers to ensure that adequate safety measures are in place, including self-contained facilities, security against unauthorized entry, and separation from hazardous operations.

Furthermore, the bill outlines specific conditions that child care centers must meet to obtain or renew their licenses, such as mitigating risks associated with other occupants, ensuring that alcohol is not consumed within the child care center during operational hours, and maintaining a schedule for shared outdoor areas to keep children separate from other occupants. The bill clarifies that the department's regulatory authority does not extend to non-child care center occupants or areas of the building not used for child care. It also rescinds a specific administrative code related to these regulations.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 722.118