2012 Senate Bill 1113 / Public Act 594

Create school and government child sexual abuse prevention programs

Introduced in the Senate

May 3, 2012

Introduced by Sen. Rebekah Warren (D-18)

To require school districts to adopt a policy regarding child sex abuse, and also to offer instruction and training in child sex abuse prevention.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

July 18, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

July 18, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Education

Dec. 6, 2012

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 14, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To allow but not require school districts to adopt a policy regarding child sex abuse, and also to offer instruction and training in child sex abuse prevention.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 14, 2012

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 31, 2012