2009 Senate Bill 765 / 2010 Public Act 98

Repeal obsolete and archaic crimes

Introduced in the Senate

Aug. 26, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Ron Jelinek (R-21)

To repeal the statute that makes it a felony to “be a party to, or engage in a prize fight.” <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2003-HB-4336">Public Act 404 of 2004</a> created a new state regulatory regime for boxing, and <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2007-HB-4869">Public Act 196 of 2007</a> expanded it to include other forms of “unarmed combat” contests.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Oct. 15, 2009

Reported without amendment

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

Oct. 20, 2009

Substitute offered

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

The substitute passed by voice vote

Oct. 21, 2009

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Oct. 21, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 2, 2010

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 8, 2010

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

To repeal the statute that makes it a felony to “be a party to, or engage in a prize fight.” <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2003-HB-4336">Public Act 404 of 2004</a> created a new state regulatory regime for boxing, and <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2007-HB-4869">Public Act 196 of 2007</a> expanded it to include other forms of “unarmed combat” contests.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

June 22, 2010