2016 Senate Bill 976 / Public Act 234

Authorize "Amber Alert" type system for “active shooter”

Introduced in the Senate

May 19, 2016

Introduced by Sen. Mike Nofs (R-19)

To establish sentencing guidelines for making a false report to the “Amber Alert” type system proposed by House Bill 5442 for rapidly disseminating useful information to radio and television stations regarding an “active shooter”.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 26, 2016

Reported without amendment

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

June 1, 2016

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 2, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Communications and Technology

June 7, 2016

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 8, 2016

Passed in the House 104 to 4 (details)

To establish sentencing guidelines for making a false report to the “Amber Alert” type system proposed by House Bill 5442 for rapidly disseminating useful information to radio and television stations regarding an “active shooter”.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 23, 2016