2017 Senate Bill 436 / Public Act 162

Require certification of specialty courts to require drug treatment courts

Introduced in the Senate

June 7, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker (R-26)

To require “sobriety courts” to be certified by the state court administrative office. These courts impose alcohol abuse treatment requirements and restrictions on drunk driving offenders in return for getting restricted license.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 15, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 7, 2017

Amendment offered

To allow a person with a restricted drivers license to take their child to school or day care and drive to other school-related events.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Sept. 12, 2017

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Sept. 12, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Law and Justice

Oct. 17, 2017

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 26, 2017

Passed in the House 99 to 7 (details)

To require “sobriety courts” to be certified by the state court administrative office. These courts impose alcohol abuse treatment requirements and restrictions on drunk driving offenders in return for getting restricted license.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Nov. 9, 2017