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MI HB4250

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

12/15/2015

Primary Sponsor

Robert VerHeulen

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Repeals 1935 PA 140, which prohibited endurance contests known as walkathons and similar endurance events in Michigan
  • Removes criminal penalties that were previously associated with organizing or participating in walkathons and comparable endurance competitions
  • Effective date is March 14, 2016, which is 90 days after the bill was signed by the Governor on December 15, 2015
  • Also repeals Act No. 65 of the Public Acts of 1933, which was referenced in the original 1935 statute

Legislative Description

Recreation; athletics and sports; prohibition against certain endurance contests such as walkathons; repeal. Repeals 1935 PA 140 (MCL 752.161 - 752.162).

Crimes: other

Last Action

Assigned Pa 212'15 With Immediate Effect

12/15/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary9/9/2015
Criminal Justice2/26/2015

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