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MI HB4870

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/16/2015

Primary Sponsor

James Runestad

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits law enforcement agencies from allowing their officers to participate in, assist with, or be present at voluntary motor vehicle checkpoints operated by private companies or research groups that collect human samples from consenting drivers for research or statistical purposes.

  • Defines "human sample" to include cheek swabs, blood, urine, saliva, hair, or other body fluids from which DNA may be derived and that would normally require a court order to obtain.

  • Applies the prohibition regardless of whether the checkpoint is federally funded, operated under a federal contract, or whether participating drivers receive compensation.

  • Establishes definitions for "law enforcement agency" (including state police, DNR, and county/local/university law enforcement) and "law enforcement officer" (certified officers, local corrections officers, and emergency dispatch workers).

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

Law enforcement; other; law enforcement participation at certain vehicle checkpoints and stops; prohibit. Creates new act.

Law enforcement: other

Last Action

Recommendation Concurred In

11/10/2015

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice9/16/2015

Full Bill Text

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