Children: child abuse or child neglect; definition of child neglect; modify. Amends sec. 2 of 1975 PA 238 (MCL 722.622).
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Overview
This bill clarifies and modifies the definition of ‘child neglect’ under Michigan law. Specifically, it expands the definition to include situations where a parent or guardian has the financial ability to provide for a child’s needs but fails to do so, and it clarifies when unsupervised time results in foreseeable harm. The bill also defines and clarifies several related terms used in child protection cases, such as ‘adult foster care location,’ ‘central registry case,’ and ‘confirmed case.’
Key provisions
- Expands the definition of ‘child neglect’ to include failure to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter, or medical care when financially able.
- Clarifies that unsupervised time is only considered neglect if it causes reasonably foreseeable harm or likely harm to the child.
- Defines ‘adult foster care location’ and ‘adult foster care small group home’ based on existing definitions.
- Defines ‘central registry case’ as a confirmed case involving serious abuse or neglect, sexual abuse, or sexual exploitation.
- Clarifies the definition of ‘confirmed serious abuse or neglect’ to include specific types of harm.
- Defines ‘nonparent adult’ as an individual with regular contact and a close relationship with the child’s parent or guardian.
- Defines ‘specified information’ regarding child protective services records, excluding certain personal identification information.
- Clarifies the definition of ‘confirmed case’.
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