2015 House Bill 4187 / 2016 Public Act 111

Authorize sanctions for vandalizing road signs, lights, etc.

Introduced in the House

Feb. 11, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Fred Durhal (D-5)

To authorize penalties of up to 93 days in jail and a $500 fine for vandalizing or removing a traffic control device, light post, sign, etc. on a road or highway. For a third or subsequent offence the penalty would be one year in prison and a $10,000 fine.

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

Oct. 27, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Jan. 20, 2016

Passed in the House 88 to 18 (details)

Received in the Senate

Jan. 21, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 3, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 27, 2016

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To authorize penalties of up to 93 days in jail and a $500 fine for vandalizing or removing a traffic control device, light post, sign, etc. on a road or highway. For a third or subsequent offence the penalty would be one year in prison and a $10,000 fine.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

May 10, 2016