CPL REPORTING: FOC EMPLOYEES S.B. 1420 (S-1):
FLOOR SUMMARY
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Senate Bill 1420 (Substitute S-1 as reported by the Committee of the Whole)
Sponsor: Senator Alan L. Cropsey
Committee: Families and Human Services
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Child Protection Law (CPL) to require a person employed in a professional capacity by any Friend of the Court office to report suspected child abuse or neglect.
The CPL requires certain professionals to report to the Department of Human Services (DHS) if they have reasonable cause to suspect child abuse or neglect. The reporting person must make an oral report immediately, and within 72 hours after making the oral report, must file a written report with the DHS.
The bill would include an employee of any office of the Friend of the Court among those who must comply with reporting requirements under the CPL.
MCL 722.623 Legislative Analyst: Suzanne Lowe
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Date Completed: 9-11-08 Fiscal Analyst: David Fosdick
Stephanie Yu
Analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent. sb1420/0708