2014 Senate Bill 969

Authorize local nuisance suits to shut drug or prostitution house

Introduced in the Senate

June 2, 2014

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To authorize a city, village, or township to file a nuisance lawsuit to shut down the activity at a building, vehicle, boat, aircraft, or place that is being used for prostitution, illegal drug, animal fighting, or unlawful alcohol-related offenses.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 4, 2014

Reported without amendment

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

Aug. 13, 2014

Passed in the Senate 33 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Aug. 27, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 17, 2014

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.