2006 Senate Bill 1125 / Public Act 508

Regulate use of music group names

Introduced in the Senate

March 9, 2006

Introduced by Sen. Martha G. Scott (D-2)

To prohibit the unauthorized use of the name of a recording music group by a performing music group, unless at least one band member belonged to the original group, and certain other specified conditions are met.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 7, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 8, 2006

Amendment offered

To clarify that a "tribute" group still could not use the original group's name.

The amendment passed by voice vote

June 13, 2006

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 13, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

Dec. 5, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 13, 2006

Passed in the House 103 to 5 (details)

To prohibit the unauthorized use of the name of a recording music group by a performing music group, unless at least one band member belonged to the original group, and certain other specified conditions are met.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 28, 2006