CAMP EMPLOYEE; RESPONSIBILITY FOR CHILD S.B. 728:

SUMMARY OF INTRODUCED BILL

IN COMMITTEE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senate Bill 728 (as introduced 2-27-24)

Sponsor: Senator Kevin Hertel

Committee: Oversight

 

Date Completed: 3-5-24

 


CONTENT

 

The bill would amend the Child Protection Law to specify that a person responsible for a child's health or welfare would include an owner, operator, volunteer, or employee of a camp under the "Camp Licensing Act" proposed by Senate Bill 692.

 

The Law generally requires mandatory reporters, such as medical professionals, to report to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) suspected instances of child abuse and neglect perpetrated by a person responsible for a child's health or welfare. "Camp" would mean a camp program operated at a campsite, or a day camp, residential camp, or travel camp conducted in a natural environment.

 

The bill is tie-barred to Senate Bill 692, which would establish camp specific licensing requirements and procedures for the care and supervision of campers.

 

MCL 722.622 Legislative Analyst: Eleni Lionas

 

FISCAL IMPACT

 

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

 

Fiscal Analyst: Humphrey Akujobi

 

This 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.