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SB 96

Construction: other; installation of temporary locking devices or systems in child care centers; allow. Amends sec. 28 of 1972 PA 230 (MCL 125.1528) & adds sec. 4i. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0097'25, SB 0098'25

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rosemary Bayer and 3 co-sponsors

Michigan bill permits child care centers to install temporary security locks bypassing standard building codes to enhance facility access control and operator safety measures.

referred to second reading
#children:childcare #construction:other
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Bill Summary · SB 96

Legislative bill overview

SB 96 allows child care centers in Michigan to install temporary locking devices or systems on doors and windows without meeting standard building code requirements for permanent construction. The bill amends the Child Care Organizations Act to create an exemption for these security installations, with companion bills (SB 97 and SB 98) likely addressing related safety provisions.

Why is this important

Child care centers face competing safety priorities: preventing unauthorized entry and abduction while maintaining emergency egress for evacuations. This bill addresses growing parent and operator concerns about facility security by streamlining the approval process for temporary protective measures, which can typically be installed faster and more affordably than permanent structural modifications.

Potential points of contention

  • Emergency safety trade-offs: Temporary locking systems must be carefully designed to ensure they don't impede emergency exits during fire, active threat, or other evacuation scenarios—the bill's language on safety standards will be critical
  • Inconsistent security standards: Creating exemptions from building codes could lead to variable security quality across centers, potentially disadvantaging facilities with fewer resources to implement robust temporary systems
  • Liability and enforcement gaps: Unclear whether child care centers or the state bear responsibility if temporary systems fail or are improperly installed, and how compliance will be monitored without standard code requirements

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

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