2017 Senate Bill 524 / Public Act 198

Mandate background check, fingerprinting to enter college police academy

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 6, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To require background checks and fingerprinting of individuals who apply to a college or regional basic law enforcement academy in pursuit of the occupational license required to be a police officer.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 13, 2017

Reported without amendment

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

Sept. 26, 2017

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Sept. 26, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Oct. 10, 2017

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 5, 2017

Passed in the House 107 to 1 (details)

To require background checks and fingerprinting of individuals who apply to a college or regional basic law enforcement academy in pursuit of the occupational license required to be a police officer.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 15, 2017