2023 Senate Bill 248

Courts: other; age requirement for the use of a courtroom support dog; modify.

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 2163a (MCL 600.2163a), as amended by 2018 PA 343.

Introduced in the Senate

April 11, 2023

Introduced by Sen. Dan Lauwers (R-25) and four co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Sylvia Santana (D-2), Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-35), Paul Wojno (D-10) and Stephanie Chang (D-3)

Referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety

June 8, 2023

Reported with substitute S-1

June 13, 2023

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Reported with substitute S-1

Substitute S-1 concurred in by voice vote

June 14, 2023

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 14, 2023

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Oct. 11, 2023

Reported with substitute H-1