SB 98 Michigan Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Construction: other; installation of temporary locking devices or systems in child care centers; allow. Amends 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.111 - 722.128) by adding sec. 3m. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0096'25, SB 0097'25

SB 98 requires child care centers in Michigan to install temporary door locking devices or systems that comply with the Stille-DeRossett-Hale construction code (MCL 125.1504i). This applies directly to licensed child care facilities, mandating that any temporary locks (like those used during emergencies) meet specific safety standards already defined in state building regulations. The bill does not create new security requirements but aligns child care center door safety with existing construction code provisions. It became law after approval by the governor on December 23, 2025, and is now part of Michigan’s child care licensing statute (MCL 722.111 et seq.).
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Dec 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Dec 2025
Signed into Law
Dec 2025
Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Signed Dec 23, 2025
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Senate Introduced Bill As Passed by the Senate · 3 edits · Mar 13, 2025
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This bill adds a new section allowing temporary door locking devices in child care centers, referencing a specific construction code. The text was reformatted from a draft introduction to a clean version ready for passage, removing internal document markers and page numbers while keeping the substantive legal language intact.
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Floor votes · Senate Mar 13, 2025 · House Dec 16, 2025

How they voted

370
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 38
Mar 13, 2025
D Democratic19
19 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican19
18 Yea 1
94% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
26
Key actions
6
Committee
7
Dec 23, 2025
Introduced
FILED WITH SECRETARY OF STATE 12/23/2025 12:16 PM
upper
Dec 23, 2025
Signed into law
APPROVED BY GOVERNOR 12/23/2025 10:46 AM
upper
Dec 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #344 Yeas 105 Nays 0 Excused 0 Not Voting 5
lower
Dec 11, 2025
Committee
referred to second reading
lower
Dec 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
reported with recommendation without amendment
lower
Mar 13, 2025
Committee
referred to Committee on Regulatory Reform
lower
Mar 13, 2025
Introduced
received on 03/13/2025
lower
Mar 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED ROLL CALL # 23 YEAS 36 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0
upper
Mar 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
REPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT(S)
upper
Feb 26, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
upper
Feb 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT 2/27/2025
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Introduced
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR MALLORY MCMORROW
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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