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MI SB0336

Bill

Status

Passed

11/4/2015

Primary Sponsor

Tonya Schuitmaker

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Origin

Senate

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Michigan Blue Alert Act as the official response to reports of serious injury or death of law enforcement officers in Michigan.

  • Requires the Department of State Police to establish and maintain the Michigan Blue Alert Plan designed to rapidly disseminate information to radio and television stations throughout the state.

  • Activates blue alerts only when a law enforcement officer is killed or seriously injured, a suspect is identified, the suspect poses a serious risk to the public and other officers, and suspect information (name, physical description, or vehicle details) is available for broadcast.

  • Requires the investigating law enforcement agency to recommend activation of the blue alert to the state police before implementation.

  • Takes effect February 1, 2016 (90 days after enactment on November 3, 2015).

Legislative Description

Law enforcement; other; public safety communications; create Michigan blue alert plan to broadcast information regarding attacks on peace officers. Creates new act.

Law enforcement: other

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0167'15 With Immediate Effect

11/4/2015

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice6/10/2015
Judiciary5/14/2015

Full Bill Text

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