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MI HB4698

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Albert

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Creates new misdemeanor offense for knowingly and willfully raising a false active shooter alarm in a public place, including schools
  • Punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year and/or a fine of not more than $1,000
  • Defines "active shooter alarm" as any alarm system designed to alert individuals of an active shooter presence, including systems that lock doors, notify law enforcement, flash blue lights, or broadcast warning messages
  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment (effective October 17, 2022)
  • Adds section 499 to 1931 PA 328, Michigan's criminal code

Legislative Description

Crimes: penalties; penalties for falsely pulling an active shooter alarm in a public place; provide for. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 499.

Weapons: other

Last Action

Assigned Pa 155'22 With Immediate Effect

7/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary And Public Safety5/26/2021
Judiciary4/22/2021

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