2011 House Bill 4071 / Public Act 211

Revise jail double-bunking restrictions

Introduced in the House

Jan. 13, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Matt Lori (R-59)

To eliminate or reduce certain restrictions and conditions on double-bunking inmates in county jails.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 30, 2011

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 15, 2011

Amendment offered by Rep. Matt Lori (R-59)

To eliminate a provision of current law that prohibits double bunking unless a cell provides "unrestricted" access to a day area which is available for use by the inmates other than those inmates being disciplined. The amendment strikes the word "unrestricted".

The amendment passed by voice vote

Sept. 20, 2011

Passed in the House 93 to 15 (details)

To eliminate or reduce certain restrictions and conditions on double-bunking inmates in county jails.

Received in the Senate

Sept. 21, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Oct. 6, 2011

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 26, 2011

Passed in the Senate 33 to 5 (details)

To eliminate or reduce certain restrictions and conditions on double-bunking inmates in county jails.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Nov. 8, 2011