2008 House Bill 6226

Revise pregnant police work rules

Introduced in the House

June 5, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Coleman Young (D-4)

To prohibit placing a pregnant police officer on unpaid leave if the woman is capable of light duty.

Referred to the Committee on Labor

Sept. 16, 2008

Reported without amendment

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

Sept. 18, 2008

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

Passed in the House 105 to 2 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 23, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism