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Pending Legislation
(updated 3/15/05)
Firearms
SB 87
Loaded Firearm in Reach of Minor (Scott)
This bill enacts sentencing guidelines for the crime of storing
or leaving a loaded firearm within reach or access of a minor
under certain circumstances.
Child Abuse and Neglect
HB4499
Expand Definition of Child Abuse
(Green) This bill would expand the definition
of child abuse to include operating a motor vehicle under the
influence of an intoxicating liquor in certain circumstances.
Motor
Vehicle
SB 183
Mandatory Child Booster Seats (McManus)
This bill requires the use of child booster seats for children under
the age of 8.
SB 314 Child
Positioned in Back Seat (Hammerstrom)Requires children under the age of 4 years to be positioned in the
back seat of the vehicle.
SB 262 Child
Car Restraints (George) Allows
a waiver of fines for certain child car restraint system violations
under certain circumstances. A similar bill was
introduced by Representative Kolb,
HB 4152
HB 4152
Child Car Restraints (Kolb)
This bill waives fines for certain child car restraint system
violations under certain circumstances. A similar bill was
introduced in the Senate by Senator George,
SB 262 .
Suicide
SB 94
Suicide Risk Program (Garcia)
This bill includes
instruction programs regarding warning signs and risk factors of
suicide and depression in education curricula. A similar bill
was introduced in the House by Rep. Cheeks,
HB 4059 and
House Rep. Ward introduced, HB
4375.
HB 4059
Suicide School Warning (Cheeks) This
bill creates instruction programs regarding warning signs and risk
factors of suicide and depression. A similar bill was
introduced in the Senate by Sen. Garcia
SB 94.
HB 4375 Suicide
Risk Curriculum (Ward) Encourages schools to
provide instruction programs regarding warning signs and risk
factors of suicide and depression. A similar bill was
introduced in the House by Rep. Cheeks
HB 4059 and
Senator Garcia introduced
SB 94.
Existing Legislation
(updated 4/4/05)
Child Death
Death of Child Under 2 Years of Age
Requires the notification of the county Medical Examiner of
all deaths
of children under 2 years of age. (Public
Act 179 of 2004 amends section 52.205a of Public Act 181 of
1953: County Medical Examiner statutes)
Medical Examiner Subpoena Power
Gives Medical Examiners the right to request medical records,
death scene investigation records and anything else relating to
the death being investigated. (Public
Act 181 of 1953 Section 52.202(3) of the County Medical
Examiner statutes)
Safe Delivery Program
Safe Delivery: Emergency Service
Providers
Defines an emergency service provider
(ESP), outlines the responsibilities of an ESP, court,
private agency and certain state agencies.
(PA
232 of
2000 amends title and
section 19b, chapter XIIA of the Probate code of 1939)
Safe Delivery: Penal Code Amendment
Amends the penal code to allow
for an affirmative defense against child abandonment charges
for a surrendering parent. A criminal investigation will not
be initiated solely on the basis of a newborn being
surrendered to an ESP.
(PA
233 of
2000 amends section 135 of
The Michigan Penal Code of 1931)
Safe Delivery: Child Protection
Services Exemption
Exempts the surrender of a newborn, who
is not a victim of child abuse, from the provisions of the
Child Protection Services law.
(PA
234 of
2000 amends section 8 of
the Michigan Child Protection Law of 1975)
Safe Delivery: Community
Information
Requires the development of an
informational pamphlet and a toll-free 24 hour telephone
line by the Department of Community Health and Department of
Human Services (formerly known as the Family Independence
Agency.)
(PA
235
of 2000 amends
the Probate Code of
1939)
Firearms
Firearms Sales
All Firearms to be sold with a trigger lock or other device
designed to disable the firearm or a storage container that can
be secured to prevent unauthorized access.
(Public
Act 265 of 2000 amends section 28.435 of the Michigan Firearms
Statutes)
Hunting by a Minor Child
Minor child not to be allowed to hunt unless under parental
supervision.
(Public
Act 451 of 1994 amends section 324.43517 of the Natural
Resources and Environmental Protection Act)
Hunting License Issuance to a Minor Child
Hunting license to be issued only with parental license and not
to anyone under age 12 or under age 14 for large game.
(Public
Act 451 of 1994 amends section 324.43520 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act)
Child Abuse and Neglect
Michigan Child Abuse and
Neglect Prevention Act (Public Act
250 of 1982)
Michigan Child Protection Law
(Public
Act 238 of 1975)
Child Death Review
Enables Child Death Review to
function in Michigan. (Public
Act 167 of 1997 amends Section 727.627b of the Michigan
Child Protection Law)
Mandated Reporters
Outlines who is responsible for reporting incidences of
Child Abuse and Neglect. (Public
Act 238 of 1975 amends section 722.623 of the Michigan Child
Protection Law)
Motor Vehicle
Child Passenger Safety
Truck Bed Passenger Restriction
Permitting persons under age 18 to ride in truck bed is
prohibited.
(Public
Act 434 of
2000 amends section
257.682b of the Michigan Vehicle Code)
Child Restraint >4 Years
A child restraint system is required
for all vehicle passenger under age 4. (Public
Act 29 of 2000 amends section 257.710d of the Michigan Vehicle Code)
Child Restraint 4-16 Years
A safety belt is required for each
vehicle passenger 4-16
years of age. (Public
Act 29 of 2000 amends section 257.710e of the Michigan
Vehicle Code)
Graduated Licensing
Graduated Licensing of Persons <18
years Rules of licensing for individuals 17 years
of age and under. (Public
Act 40 of 1999 amends section
257.210e
of the Michigan Vehicle Code)
Off-road Vehicles (ORV)
Operation of an ORV by a Child
Child under the age of 16 shall have direct adult
supervision and possess a 4-wheel ORV Safety Certificate.
Child under 16 years of age may not operate a 3-wheel ORV.
Child 11 or 12 years of age may only operate a 4-wheel ORV
on parentally owned land. Child under 10 years of age
may not operate any ORV.
(Public
Act 111 of 2003 amends section 324.81129 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection
Act)
ORV Safety Education Course
Explains the requirements of a Certifying ORV Education
Course.
(Public
Act 111 of 2003 amends section 324.1130 of the Natural
Resources and Environmental Protection Act)
Snowmobiles
Operation of a Snowmobile by a Minor
A child less than 12 years of age may not drive a snowmobile
unless under parental supervision on parentally owned land.
A child 12-17 years of age may drive a snowmobile only if
under adult supervision, if on parentally owned land, or if
the child possesses a snowmobile safety certificate
(Public
Act 58 of 1995 amends section 324.82120 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection
Act)
Water-related
Wearing of a Personal Flotation Device by
a Child
Each child under the age of 6 years
onboard a vessel with an open deck area must wear a personal
flotation device while at all times
(Public
Act 174 of 1996 amends section 324.80142 of the Natural Resources and Environmental
Protection Act)
Graduated Age Provisions, Operation of
Personal Watercraft
No child under the age of 14 shall operate
a personal watercraft on the waters of Michigan unless 12 years
of age with a boating safety certificate. This legislation is to
be repealed by Act 27 of 2004 effective March 23, 2012.
(Public
Act 229 of 2000 amends section 324.80215 of the Natural
Resources and Environmental Protection Act)
Operation of Personal Watercraft
Personal flotation device requirements for
the operation of a personal watercraft (Public
Act 27 of 2004 amends section 324.80205 of the Natural Resources
and Environmental Protection Act)
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