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SB 480

Children: child care; definition of minor in the child care organizations act; modify. Amends sec. 1 of 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.111).

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rosemary Bayer and 4 co-sponsors

Michigan bill modifies "minor" definition in child care law, potentially altering which children receive regulatory protections and which facilities face licensing requirements.

referred to Committee on Families and Veterans
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Bill Summary · SB 480

Legislative bill overview

SB 480 proposes to amend Michigan's Child Care Organizations Act by modifying the definition of "minor" in the statute. The bill was introduced in July 2025 and is currently under review by the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services. The specific changes to the definition are not detailed in the provided information.

Why is this important

Definitions of "minor" in child care law directly determine which children fall under regulatory protections, licensing requirements, and service eligibility. Changes to this definition could affect oversight scope, staffing ratios, facility standards, and which age groups receive specific statutory protections. This impacts both child safety frameworks and the operational requirements placed on child care providers across Michigan.

Potential points of contention

  • Age threshold changes – Whether the definition extends or contracts the age range covered could shift regulatory burdens on providers or alter protections for older children
  • Scope of regulation – Changes may expand or limit which facilities must comply with child care licensing and safety standards
  • Implementation costs – Modifications could require providers to adjust operations, training, or facility capabilities, with associated financial impacts

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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