2001 House Bill 5480 / 2002 Public Act 207

Introduced in the House

Dec. 6, 2001

Introduced by Rep. Gary Woronchak (R-15)

To make it a crime to falsely represent non-Halal food products as Halal, which are products prepared or processed in accordance with Islamic religious requirements. The bill would require disclosure if both types of product are sold by an establishment.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Resource Management

Feb. 13, 2002

Amendment offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with a version recommended by the committee which reported it. The substitute incorporates changes resulting from committee testimony and deliberation. These changes do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Feb. 14, 2002

Passed in the House 101 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 14, 2002

To make it a crime to falsely represent non-Halal food products as Halal, which are products prepared or processed in accordance with Islamic religious requirements. The bill would require disclosure if both types of product are sold by an establishment.

April 10, 2002

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

April 10, 2002

Signed by Gov. John Engler

April 26, 2002