2005 House Bill 4595 / 2006 Public Act 217

Ban steroids near parks

Introduced in the House

April 13, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Richard Ball (R-85)

To expand the state “drug free park zone” law to prohibit the possession of anabolic steroids within 1,000 feet of a park, punishable by up to two years in prison.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

April 26, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

April 27, 2005

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

April 28, 2005

Passed in the House 108 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 3, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Education

May 30, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 7, 2006

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To expand the state “drug free park zone” law to prohibit the possession of anabolic steroids within 1,000 feet of a park, punishable by up to two years in prison.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

June 24, 2006