2018 House Bill 6063 / Public Act 506

Ban local bans on signs recognizing fallen veterans and first responders

Introduced in the House

May 23, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Jason Wentworth (R-97)

To prohibit local governments from regulating or banning signs on or in a building that recognize veterans or first responders who died in the line of duty.

Referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs

Oct. 17, 2018

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 29, 2018

Amendment offered by Rep. Daniela Garcia (R-90)

The amendment passed by voice vote

Dec. 4, 2018

Passed in the House 91 to 15 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 5, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Local Government

Dec. 12, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 19, 2018

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To prohibit local governments from regulating or banning signs on or in a building that recognize veterans or first responders who died in the line of duty.

Received in the House

Dec. 21, 2018

Passed in the House 95 to 12 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 27, 2018