2005 House Bill 4594 / 2006 Public Act 216

Ban steroids near schools

Introduced in the House

April 13, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Leslie Mortimer (R-65)

To expand the state “drug free school zone” law to prohibit the possession of anabolic steroids within 1,000 feet of school property, punishable by up to twice the $25,000 maximum fine and 10-year maximum prison sentence for possession of various illegal drugs within 1,000 feet of a school.

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 sets the penalties at the same $25,000 maximum fine and 10-year maximum prison sentence authorized for those guilty of possession of various illegal drugs within 1,000 feet of a school (rather than twice these penalties).

The substitute passed by voice vote

April 28, 2005

Passed in the House 108 to 1 (details)

To expand the state “drug free school zone” law to prohibit the possession of anabolic steroids within 1,000 feet of school property, punishable by the same $25,000 maximum fine and 10-year maximum prison sentence that applies to possession of various illegal drugs within 1,000 feet of a school.

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 school zone” law to prohibit the possession of anabolic steroids within 1,000 feet of school property, punishable by the same $25,000 maximum fine and 10-year maximum prison sentence that applies to possession of various illegal drugs within 1,000 feet of a school.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

June 24, 2006