2020 House Bill 5855 / Public Act 384

Repeal minimum sentences in various laws

Introduced in the House

June 11, 2020

Introduced by Rep. Tommy Brann (R-77)

To eliminate a potential two year sentence for a parent who fails to send a child to school or homeschool, and eliminate mandatory minimum sentences for violations of certain school-related occupational licensure mandates. This is part of a legislative package that makes similar changes in other laws.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 22, 2020

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 23, 2020

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

To eliminate a potential two year sentence for a parent who fails to send a child to school or homeschool, and eliminate mandatory minimum sentences for violations of certain school-related occupational licensure mandates. This is part of a legislative package that make similar changes in other laws.

Received in the Senate

Sept. 24, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Oct. 14, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 10, 2020

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To eliminate a potential two year sentence for a parent who fails to send a child to school or homeschool, and eliminate mandatory minimum sentences for violations of certain school-related occupational licensure mandates. This is part of a legislative package that make similar changes in other laws.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Dec. 31, 2020