2016 House Bill 5620 / Public Act 362

Require schools consider “restorative justice” discipline measures

Introduced in the House

May 3, 2016

Introduced by Rep. Adam Zemke (D-55)

To require school bullying policies to include the “restorative justice” measures proposed by House Bill 5619.

Referred to the Committee on Education

May 26, 2016

Reported without amendment

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

June 1, 2016

Amendment offered by Rep. Adam Zemke (D-55)

To change the effective date of the bill to Aug. 1, 2016.

The amendment passed by voice vote

June 2, 2016

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 7, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Oct. 18, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 13, 2016

Amendment offered

To move back the date the bill goes into effect.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To require school bullying policies to include the “restorative justice” measures proposed by House Bill 5619.

Received in the House

Dec. 13, 2016

Dec. 14, 2016

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 21, 2016