2004 House Bill 5928 / Public Act 223

Authorize drug court for certain child custody violations

Introduced in the House

May 20, 2004

Introduced by Rep. Paul Condino (D-35)

To authorize requiring participation in a drug court for a non-custodial parent who violates the law against taking his or her child for more than 24 hours with the intent to detain or conceal the child from the parent who has legal custody. Also, to authorize drug court for a health care professional who practiced under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 25, 2004

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 27, 2004

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 1, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 2, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 29, 2004

Amendment offered by Sen. Alan L. Cropsey (R-33)

To establish that if passed the bill will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2005.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To authorize requiring participation in a drug court for a non-custodial parent who violates the law against taking his or her child for more than 24 hours with the intent to detain or conceal the child from the parent who has legal custody. Also, to authorize drug court for a health care professional who practiced under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances.

Received in the House

June 29, 2004

July 6, 2004

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 21, 2004