2019 Senate Bill 539 / 2020 Public Act 10

Mandate “child care organization” employee background checks

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 2, 2019

Introduced by Sen. John Bizon (R-19)

To require a licensed “child care organization” to get a State Police criminal background check before offering a job to a person. This is part of a legislative package comprised of Senate Bills 466 to 469, and Senate Bill 539, that among other things are intended to align Michigan rules and procedures with new federal regulations.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Veterans

Oct. 3, 2019

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 16, 2019

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Oct. 16, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors

Nov. 6, 2019

Reported without amendment

Refer to the Committee on Ways and Means with the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

Dec. 10, 2019

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Jan. 8, 2020

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To require a licensed “child care organization” to get a State Police criminal background check before offering a job to a person. This is part of a legislative package comprised of Senate Bills 466 to 469, and Senate Bill 539, that among other things are intended to align Michigan rules and procedures with new federal regulations.

Received in the Senate

Jan. 9, 2020

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Jan. 24, 2020