2016 House Bill 5567 / Public Act 236

Make false threat reporter liable for costs

Introduced in the House

April 14, 2016

Introduced by Rep. David Maturen (R-63)

To make a person who makes a false report of a public threat liable for the costs incurred by government responding to the threat, specifically the “Amber alert” type actions House Bill 5442 would authorize.

Referred to the Committee on Communications and Technology

April 19, 2016

Reported without amendment

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

May 10, 2016

Passed in the House 104 to 4 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 11, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 26, 2016

Reported without amendment

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

June 9, 2016

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To make a person who makes a false report of a public threat liable for the costs incurred by government responding to the threat, specifically the “Amber alert” type actions House Bill 5442 would authorize.

Received in the House

June 9, 2016

Passed in the House 104 to 5 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 23, 2016