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Panel hears bill to limit agency reach to licensed childcare space in mixed‑use buildings
Summary
The committee heard testimony on House Bill 51‑27, which would limit state oversight to the licensed child care area inside mixed‑use buildings to reduce barriers for providers.
The House Rules Committee heard testimony on House Bill 51‑27, which would clarify that the department may regulate only the licensed child care space and not unrelated tenants or areas of a multi‑occupancy building.
Representative Schutte introduced the bill as an effort to “cut red tape to expand access to child care in Michigan while protecting adjoining businesses and operations in mixed use facilities.” The sponsor said the proposal is intended to make it easier for child…
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