2002 House Bill 6444 / Public Act 712

Introduced in the House

Sept. 24, 2002

Introduced by Rep. Nancy Cassis (R-38)

To require the state police to design a plan for rapidly disseminating useful information to radio and television stations in the event a law enforcement agency confirms that a child has been abducted, is in danger of death or serious bodily harm, and has sufficient descriptive information concerning the child and the abductor so that getting the information out will help locate them. See House Bill 6445.

Referred to the Committee on Families and Childrens Services

Dec. 5, 2002

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one recommended by the committee which reported it. The substitute incorporates technical changes resulting from committee testimony and deliberation. These changes do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 100 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 10, 2002

Dec. 12, 2002

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To require the state police to design a plan for rapidly disseminating useful information to radio and television stations in the event a law enforcement agency confirms that a child has been abducted, is in danger of death or serious bodily harm, and has sufficient descriptive information concerning the child and the abductor so that getting the information out will help locate them. See House Bill 6445.

Signed by Gov. John Engler

Dec. 30, 2002