S.B. 598 (S-1): SUMMARY                                                           PARENTAL ACCESS TO INFO

Senate Bill 598 (Substitute S-1) Sponsor: Senator Christopher D. Dingell

Committee: Families, Mental Health and Human Services Date Completed: 12-21-95

SUMMARY OF SENATE BILL 598 (Substitute S-1) as passed by the Senate:

The bill would amend the Child Custody Act to provide that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, a parent could not be denied access to records or information concerning his or her child because the parent was not the child’s custodial parent, unless the parent were prohibited from having access to the records or information by a protective order. “Records or information” would include, but not be limited to, medical, dental, and school records, day care providers’ records, and notification of meetings regarding the child’s education.

The bill would take effect June 1, 1996.

Proposed MCL 722.30                                                                   Legislative Analyst: S. Margules

FISCAL IMPACT

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

Fiscal Analyst: M. Bain

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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.

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