2015 House Bill 4680 / Public Act 249

Extend prison industry law

Introduced in the House

June 4, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Dave Pagel (R-78)

To extend for five years a law that allows a private business to market textiles produced cut and sewn by state prisoners if this does not compete with any other products made in Michigan.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Oct. 20, 2015

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 29, 2015

Passed in the House 104 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 3, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 10, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 16, 2015

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To extend for five years a law that allows a private business to market textiles produced cut and sewn by state prisoners if this does not compete with any other products made in Michigan.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 22, 2015