2011 House Bill 4393 / 2012 Public Act 125

Give drunk minors immunity if they turn themselves in

Introduced in the House

March 8, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Anthony Forlini (R-24)

To extend immunity from “minor in possession” of alcohol and related laws for a drunk minor who shows up at a health facility for observation or treatment. This would also apply a friend who accompanies the drunk one, or who contacts the proper authorities.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Jan. 19, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 1, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

March 6, 2012

Passed in the House 105 to 4 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 8, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 14, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 17, 2012

Amendment offered

The amendment passed by voice vote

April 18, 2012

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To extend immunity from “minor in possession” of alcohol and related laws for a drunk minor who shows up at a health facility for observation or treatment. This would also apply a friend who accompanies the drunk one, or who contacts the proper authorities.

Received in the House

April 18, 2012

April 24, 2012

Passed in the House 105 to 3 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

May 8, 2012