INCREASE NUMBER OF CHILDREN ALLOWED
House Bill 6499 as reported from committee
Sponsor: Rep. John Reilly
Committee: Local Government
Complete to 12-6-18
House Bill 6499 would amend the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act to increase the number of children allowed to live at a state licensed residential facility.
Currently, the Act allows for six or fewer individuals to be provided 24-hour supervision or care at a residential facility. The bill would retain that number for facilities licensed under the Adult Foster Care Facility Licensing Act but allow up to 10 individuals to receive that care if the facility were licensed under the Child Care Licensing Act and located on a parcel of 20 acres or more. The bill would take effect 90 days after enactment.
MCL 125.3102
FISCAL IMPACT:
The bill would have no discernible fiscal impact on state or local units of government.
POSITIONS:
The following organizations testified in support of the bill (11-28-18):
· Department of Health and Human Services
· House of Providence
The Michigan Townships Association testified in opposition to the bill (11-28-18).
Legislative Analysts: Nick Kelly
Jenny McInerney
Fiscal Analysts: Ben Gielczyk
Marcus Coffin
■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House Fiscal Agency staff for use by House members in their deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.