2002 House Bill 6028 / Public Act 709

Introduced in the House

May 8, 2002

Introduced by Rep. Mickey Mortimer (R-65)

To allow the reasonable use of a device that uses electro-muscular disruption technology (“taser” or stun-gun) while performing his or her official duties by a peace officer, corrections officer, court officer, bail agent, private investigator, security guard, aircraft pilot or crewmember; or by a layperson in self defense or to protect property under circumstances that justify the use of force.

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

Dec. 4, 2002

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which eliminates provisions allowing use of “tasers” by security guards or by a layperson in self defense.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Mickey Mortimer (R-65)

To clarify language in the bill related to an exemption for government labs and agency possessing tasers.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 90 to 8 (details)

To allow the reasonable use of a device that uses electro-muscular disruption technology (“taser” or stun-gun) while performing his or her official duties by a peace officer, corrections officer, court officer, bail agent, private investigator, aircraft pilot or crewmember.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 5, 2002

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 13, 2002

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one containing technical changes that do not affect its substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 27 to 5 (details)

To allow the reasonable use of a device that uses electro-muscular disruption technology (“taser” or stun-gun) while performing his or her official duties by a peace officer, corrections officer, court officer, bail agent, private investigator, aircraft pilot or crewmember.

Received in the House

Dec. 13, 2002

Passed in the House 80 to 11 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. John Engler

Dec. 30, 2002