2015 House Bill 4250 / Public Act 212

Repeal ban on “walkathons” and similar endurance events

Introduced in the House

Feb. 26, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Rob VerHeulen (R-74)

To repeal a law prohibiting “walkathons” and similar endurance contests. This is part of an archaic laws package comprised of House Bills 4247 to 4252.

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

June 16, 2015

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Aug. 19, 2015

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 9, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 29, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 2, 2015

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To repeal a law prohibiting “walkathons” and similar endurance contests. This is part of an archaic laws package comprised of House Bills 4247 to 4252.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 15, 2015