SB0626

Children: protection; modifications to the central registry; provide for. Amends secs. 2, 7j & 8 of 1975 PA 238 (MCL 722.622 et seq.).

Chamber Passed·4/21/26

Michigan SB0626 modifies the central registry for child abuse and neglect cases, including procedures for reporting, investigating, and handling.

Michigan SB0626 amends the child abuse and neglect laws to modify the central registry, which tracks individuals identified as perpetrators of child abuse or neglect. The bill mandates that the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) maintain a statewide electronic case management system for these cases. It outlines procedures for reporting suspected abuse or neglect, including the requirement for law enforcement and DHHS to cooperate in investigations. The bill also details the process for investigating reports, including notifying parents or guardians and cooperating with schools.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 35–0 · Apr 21
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

35 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

RR

Calendar

Mar 19

12:00 PM

Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety

Mar 12

12:00 PM

Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety

History

Apr 21

Senate

Passed Roll Call # 56 Yeas 35 Nays 0 Excused 2 Not Voting 0

Apr 21

House

Received On 04/21/2026

Apr 21

House

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