2005 Senate Bill 617 / Public Act 121

“School Safety” package

Introduced in the Senate

June 16, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Laura Toy (R-6)

To prohibit convicted sex offenders from residing, working, or loitering within a “student safety zone,” defined as an area within 1,000 feet of a school.

Referred to the Committee on Education

Aug. 31, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that divides its provisions among this bill and House Bill 4932, and which reflects the revised application of the school safety zone provisions proposed by the House-passed version of Senate Bill 129.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To prohibit certain convicted sex offenders on probation from residing within a “student safety zone,” defined as an area within 1,000 feet of a school. House Bill 4932 bans such offenders from working or loitering near a school.

Received in the House

Aug. 31, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Education

Sept. 7, 2005

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the House 103 to 1 (details)

To prohibit certain convicted sex offenders on probation from residing within a “student safety zone,” defined as an area within 1,000 feet of a school. House Bill 4932 bans such offenders from working or loitering near a school.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Sept. 23, 2005