2003 House Bill 4360 / Public Act 192

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Introduced in the House

March 18, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Triette Reeves (D-10)

To prohibit businesses from displaying sexually explicit material except in restricted areas.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

June 26, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-5) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

July 17, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which revises and specifies the definitions of "sexually explicit" and "restricted area".

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Steve Tobocman (D-12)

To prohibit a merchant from knowingly displaying in any manner sexually explicit matter, which, considering its cover or packaging alone, is harmful to minors, unless the material is in a restricted area. The bill addressed the actual content of material, not its packaging.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Triette Reeves (D-10)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which revises and specifies the definitions of "sexually explicit" and "restricted area".

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Aug. 13, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Oct. 9, 2003

Reported without amendment

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

Oct. 14, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which would increase the maximum jail time for violation of this law from 90 to 93 days.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Oct. 15, 2003

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To prohibit businesses from displaying sexually explicit material except in restricted areas.

Received in the House

Oct. 21, 2003

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Nov. 5, 2003