SB 0605
Children: protection; availability of confidential records; modify. Amends sec. 7 of 1975 PA 238 (MCL 722.627).
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This bill modifies rules about who can access confidential records related to child protection investigations in Michigan. It expands the list of individuals and organizations authorized to receive these records, including law enforcement, physicians, certain court personnel, research organizations, and tribal representatives. The bill also clarifies restrictions on releasing information, such as preventing the disclosure of ongoing investigations and limiting access by citizen review panels. It aims to balance the need for information sharing with the protection of sensitive child welfare data.
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Edward W. McBroom
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