2015 House Bill 4709 / Public Act 214

Reword ban on displaying a "human monstrosity"

Introduced in the House

June 11, 2015

Introduced by Rep. John Bizon (R-62)

To eliminate the reference to a "human monstrosity" in a law that makes it a misdemeanor for a doctor to exhibit a disfigured individual for other than scientific purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

June 16, 2015

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Aug. 19, 2015

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 9, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 29, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 2, 2015

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To eliminate the reference to a "human monstrosity" in a law that makes it a misdemeanor for a doctor to exhibit a disfigured individual for other than scientific purposes.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 15, 2015