2005 Senate Bill 607 / Public Act 123

Revise sex offender registry reporting

Introduced in the Senate

June 16, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Bruce Patterson (R-7)

To require a registered sex offender to notify the local law enforcement department when he or she vacates a current residence, school or job. The current law requires this report when the person “changes” one of these, and this provision would remain. Also, to increase penalties for a second violation of the reporting provisions of the sex offender registration law.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 29, 2005

Reported without amendment

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

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

June 30, 2005

Passed in the Senate 34 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 30, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Aug. 24, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Aug. 31, 2005

Amendment offered

To change the effective date if the bill is passed from October 15, 2005 to January 1, 2006.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. William Van Regenmorter (R-74)

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 House 107 to 0 (details)

To require a registered sex offender to notify the local law enforcement department when he or she vacates a current residence, school or job. The current law requires this report when the person “changes” one of these, and this provision would remain. Also, to increase penalties for a second violation of the reporting provisions of the sex offender registration law.

Received in the Senate

Sept. 6, 2005

Sept. 13, 2005

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Sept. 28, 2005