2006 Senate Bill 1171 / Public Act 150

Restrict funeral demonstrations

Introduced in the Senate

March 16, 2006

Introduced by Sen. Ray Basham (D-8)

To prohibit holding a political demonstration within 500 feet of a funeral or burial service, making any statement or gesture intended to intimidate, threaten, or harass a person involved in a funeral or burial service; or engage in any other conduct that would disturb, disrupt, or adversely affect a funeral or burial service.

Referred to the Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs

May 2, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 3, 2006

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To authorize penalties for the crime now contained in House Bill 5887, of holding a political demonstration within 500 feet of a funeral or burial service, making any statement or gesture intended to intimidate, threaten, or harass a person involved in a funeral or burial service; or engage in any other conduct that would disturb, disrupt, or adversely affect a funeral or burial service. The bill authorizes penalties ranging from 90 days to up to two years in prison, and double that for a second offense.

Received in the House

May 3, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Veteran’s Affairs and Homeland Security

May 10, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 11, 2006

Passed in the House 97 to 1 (details)

To authorize penalties for the crime now contained in House Bill 5887, of holding a political demonstration within 500 feet of a funeral or burial service, making any statement or gesture intended to intimidate, threaten, or harass a person involved in a funeral or burial service; or engage in any other conduct that would disturb, disrupt, or adversely affect a funeral or burial service. The bill authorizes penalties ranging from 90 days to up to two years in prison, and double that for a second offense.

Motion by Rep. Chris Ward (R-66)

To give the bill immediate effect.

The motion passed 98 to 1 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

May 23, 2006