2011 Senate Bill 65 / 2012 Public Act 140

Revise illegal drug tenant eviction procedures

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 25, 2011

Introduced by Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker (R-20)

To strike language from a statute that requires a landlord to file a formal police report in order to evict a tenant involved in illegal drug activities by means of summary proceedings or a 24-hour notice to quit. The filing of a police report by some party would still be required.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 9, 2011

Reported without amendment

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

Aug. 24, 2011

Substitute offered

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

The substitute passed by voice vote

Sept. 7, 2011

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Sept. 7, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 22, 2012

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 2, 2012

Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)

To strike language from a statute that requires a landlord to file a formal police report in order to evict a tenant involved in illegal drug activities by means of summary proceedings or a 24-hour notice to quit. The filing of a police report by some party would still be required.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

May 22, 2012