EXEMPT CERTAIN BABYSITTING SERVICES
FROM CHILD CARE LICENSING ACT
House Bill 5514
Sponsor: Rep. Brian Calley
Committee: Families and Children's Services
Complete to 10-21-09
A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5514 AS INTRODUCED 10-14-09
The bill would amend Section 1 of the Child Care Licensing Act (MCL 722.111) to exclude an individual providing babysitting services for another individual from the definition of "family child care home." The bill would define "providing babysitting services" to mean temporarily caring for a child on behalf of the child's parent or guardian whether or not compensation is received and as long as the care is not provided as part of the individual's vocation.
The act defines a "family child care home" to mean a private home in which one but fewer than seven minor children are received for care and supervision for periods of less than 24 hours a day, unattended by a parent or legal guardian, except children related to an adult member of the family by blood, marriage, or adoption. [The term] includes a home in which care is given to a minor child for more than four weeks during a calendar year.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The bill would have no fiscal impact.
Fiscal Analyst: Kevin Koorstra
■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.