2006 House Bill 6075 / Public Act 454

Increase airport trespass penalty

Introduced in the House

May 17, 2006

Introduced by Rep. David Law (R-39)

To designate trespassing at an airport as a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine. Under current law trespassing is a civil offense subject to a $500 fine.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

May 30, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 13, 2006

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 14, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Nov. 29, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 5, 2006

Passed in the Senate 36 to 1 (details)

To designate trespassing at an airport as a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine. Under current law trespassing is a civil offense subject to a $500 fine.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 14, 2006