Michigan Senate committee passes child care reform bills with mostly bipartisan support

By: Katherine Dailey

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: March 24, 2026

Words: 672

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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Two bill packages — one seeking to lower child care costs and expand options, especially in areas without significant child care options, and the other to clarify child neglect and abuse statutes — passed through the Senate Housing and Human Services committee on Tuesday morning.

Only two of the bills in the first package, which would essentially codify the state’s Tri-Share program and adjust reimbursements under that program, which provides child care …

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