2013 House Bill 4127 / Public Act 54

Require GPS tether for "assaultive crime" bail

Introduced in the House

Jan. 29, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Joel Johnson (R-97)

To specifically authorize GPS “tether” monitoring of defendants on bail for any “assaultive” crime, at the discretion of the judge.

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

Feb. 20, 2013

Reported without amendment

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

March 6, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

March 21, 2013

Passed in the House 109 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 9, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 1, 2013

Reported without amendment

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

May 15, 2013

Amendment offered

The amendment passed by voice vote

May 21, 2013

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To specifically authorize GPS “tether” monitoring of defendants on bail for any “assaultive” crime, at the discretion of the judge.

Received in the House

May 21, 2013

May 28, 2013

Passed in the House 107 to 1 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 11, 2013