MAX CHILDREN IN LIC FACILITY; INCREASE                                                     H.B. 6499:

                                                                                                    SUMMARY OF BILL

                                                                                      REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE

House Bill 6499 (as reported without amendment)

Sponsor:  Representative John Reilly

House Committee:  Local Government

Senate Committee:  Families, Seniors and Human Services

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act to modify the definition of "State licensed residential facility" to apply to a structure that provided 24-hour supervision to 10 or fewer individuals if the facility were licensed under the child care licensing Act and located on a parcel of 20 acres or more.

Under the Act, "State licensed residential facility" means a structure constructed for residential purposes that is licensed by the State under the Adult Foster Care Facility Licensing Act, and provides residential services for six or fewer individuals under 24-hour supervision or care.

Under the bill, "State licensed residential facility" also would mean a structure constructed for residential purposes that was licensed under the Adult Foster Care Facility Licensing Act and provided residential services for 10 or fewer individuals under 24-hour supervision or care if the facility were licensed under the child care licensing Act, and was located on a parcel of 20 acres or more.

MCL 125.3102                                                          Legislative Analyst:  Nathan Leaman

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

Date Completed:  12-18-18                                                  Fiscal Analyst:  Ryan Bergan

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.