2012 Senate Bill 1126 / Public Act 610

Require electronic monitoring of felons in “work release” programs

Introduced in the Senate

May 15, 2012

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To require electronic monitoring of felons who are let out of jail during the day in work and school release programs.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 13, 2012

Reported without amendment

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

Sept. 25, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Sept. 27, 2012

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Sept. 27, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 6, 2012

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 13, 2012

Passed in the House 101 to 6 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 31, 2012