2011 House Bill 4284 / 2012 Public Act 5

Revise demonstrations at funerals restrictions

Introduced in the House

Feb. 17, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Bruce Rendon (R-103)

To revise details of what constitutes a violation of the <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2006-SB-1199">2006 law</a> that restricted demonstrations at funerals. Specifically, the bill would reword current provisions banning behavior at funerals that are likely to incite an imminent breach of the peace or intended to disrupt the ceremonies, and would add a ban on actions that “disrupt, obstruct, hinder, impede, or block another person's” entry or exit.

Referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security

June 21, 2011

Reported without amendment

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

June 28, 2011

Substitute offered

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

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 29, 2011

Passed in the House 108 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 30, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Homeland Security

Dec. 7, 2011

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Jan. 31, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Feb. 1, 2012

Passed in the Senate 36 to 1 (details)

To revise details of what constitutes a violation of the <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2006-SB-1199">2006 law</a> that restricted demonstrations at funerals. Specifically, the bill would reword current provisions banning behavior at funerals that are likely to incite an imminent breach of the peace or intended to disrupt the ceremonies, and would add a ban on actions that “disrupt, obstruct, hinder, impede, or block another person's” entry or exit.

Received in the House

Feb. 1, 2012

Feb. 2, 2012

Passed in the House 104 to 1 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Feb. 14, 2012