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MI HB4517
MI HB4517Law enforcement: reports; communications under the amber alert act; modify. Amends title & secs. 1, 2 & 5 of 2002 PA 713 (MCL 28.761 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4518'25
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Introduced
05/21/2025
05/21/2025
In Committee
09/09/2025
09/09/2025
Crossed Over
09/04/2025
09/04/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 2002 PA 713, entitled"Child abduction broadcast act,"by amending the title and sections 1, 2, and 5 (MCL 28.761, 28.762, and 28.765).
AI Summary
This bill updates the Child Abduction Broadcast Act to expand its scope and language, specifically modifying how child abduction and missing child information is communicated. The bill broadens the act's title to include "missing child" alongside "child abduction" and allows radio and television stations to broadcast information about child abductions or missing children received from the Michigan State Police under the Michigan Amber Alert Act. The legislation explicitly permits stations to share such information through various means, including social media, with the goal of assisting in locating missing children or apprehending suspects. Additionally, the bill provides legal protection for radio and television stations, ensuring they are immune from liability when they accurately broadcast child abduction or missing child information obtained from official sources. The bill is tied to another pending legislation (House Bill 4518) and will only take effect if that companion bill is also enacted into law.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (10)
Jerry Neyer (R)*,
Brian BeGole (R),
Ken Borton (R),
Steve Frisbie (R),
Denise Mentzer (D),
Pat Outman (R),
Angela Rigas (R),
J.R. Roth (R),
Alicia St. Germaine (R),
Doug Wozniak (R),
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety (on 09/09/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4517 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billengrossed/House/htm/2025-HEBH-4517.htm |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Reported from Committee | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-4517-JF8NXPWZ.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Introduced | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-4517-4TSQ7WKX.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary As Introduced | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-4517-C2MX6GFK.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2025-HIB-4517.htm |
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