2007 House Bill 4872 / 2008 Public Act 519

Prohibit leaving child unattended in car

Introduced in the House

June 5, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Mark Meadows (D-69)

To prohibit leaving a child unattended in a vehicle for a period of time that a reasonable person would determine poses a risk of harm or injury, or under circumstances that a reasonable person would determine pose a risk of harm or injury, punishable by up to 93 days in jail and/or a $500 fine. If the child suffers harm, serious harm or death the maximum penalties would be one year, 10 years, and 15 years respectively.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Jan. 30, 2008

Reported without amendment

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

Jan. 31, 2008

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

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 5, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 10, 2008

Amendment offered

To move back the date the bill goes into effect to April 9, 2009.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Dec. 18, 2008

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To prohibit leaving a child unattended in a vehicle for a period of time that a reasonable person would determine poses a risk of harm or injury, or under circumstances that a reasonable person would determine pose a risk of harm or injury, punishable by up to 93 days in jail and/or a $500 fine. If the child suffers harm, serious harm or death the maximum penalties would be one year, 10 years, and 15 years respectively.

Received in the House

Dec. 18, 2008

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2008