2005 Senate Bill 444 / Public Act 314

Expand police badge possession prohibition

Introduced in the Senate

April 28, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Michelle McManus (R-35)

To expand a prohibition on the sale or possession of police badges to also include police logos, service marks, patches, and uniforms, and increase the penalty to up to 93 days in jail and a $500 fine. Under current law the penalty is 90 days and $100. Note: 90-day misdemeanors are not entered into the LEIN permanent criminal record system, including fingerprint records. However, this is done for 93-day misdemeanors.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 22, 2005

Reported without amendment

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

Sept. 29, 2005

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Oct. 6, 2005

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To expand a prohibition on the sale or possession of police badges to also include police logos, service marks, patches, and uniforms, subject to up to 93 days in jail and a $500 fine.

Received in the House

Oct. 6, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Nov. 9, 2005

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 13, 2005

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version with one that removes "bail agent" and "bondsman" from the definition of "law enforcement identification," and revise other details that do not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

To expand a prohibition on the sale or possession of police badges to also include police logos, service marks, patches, and uniforms, subject to up to 93 days in jail and a $500 fine.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 13, 2005

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 22, 2005