Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan HB6297: Children: child abuse or child neglect; initial screening for suspected child abuse and neglect cases; require. Amends sec. 3 of 1975 PA 238 (MCL 722.623).
Status: In committee, August 27, 2026
What the bill says
To amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child protection law," by amending section 3 (MCL 722.623), as amended by 2022 PA 66.
From the introduced text, August 27, 2026:
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child protection law," by amending section 3 (MCL 722.623), as amended by 2022 PA 66. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 3. (1) An individual is required to report under this act as follows: (a) A physician, dentist, physician's assistant, registered dental hygienist, medical examiner, nurse, person licensed to provide emergency medical care, audiologist, psychologist, physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist, athletic trainer, marriage and family therapist, licensed professional counselor, social worker, licensed master's social worker, licensed bachelor's social worker, registered social service technician, social service technician, a person employed in a professional capacity in any office of the friend of the court, school administrator, school counselor or teacher, law enforcement officer, member of the clergy, or regulated child care provider who has reasonable cause to suspect child abuse or child neglect shall make an immediate report to centralized intake by telephone, or, if available, through the online reporting system, of the suspected child abuse or child neglect. Within Not later than 72 hours after making an oral report by telephone to centralized intake, the reporting person shall file a written report as required in under this act. If the immediate report has been made using the online reporting system and that report includes the information required in …
Sponsors
- Conlin, Jennifer (D, 48) · primary sponsor
- Meerman, Luke (R, 89)
Latest actions
- : bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026
- : referred to Committee on Judiciary
- : read a first time
- : introduced by Representative Rep. Jennifer Conlin
Subjects: Children: child abuse or child neglect
Common questions
- What is HB6297?
- HB6297 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Children: child abuse or child neglect; initial screening for suspected child abuse and neglect cases; require. Amends sec. 3 of 1975 PA 238 (MCL 722.623).
- What does HB6297 do?
- In its own words: To amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child protection law," by amending section 3 (MCL 722.623), as amended by 2022 PA 66.
- What is the status of HB6297?
- In committee as of August 27, 2026. Latest action: bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2026 (August 27, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB6297?
- Conlin, Jennifer (D, 48), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB6297?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-6297
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