2019 House Bill 5134 / 2020 Public Act 163

Increase carnival ride operator age requirement

Introduced in the House

Oct. 22, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Greg VanWoerkom (R-91)

To prohibit a person under age 16 from operating a carnival or amusement park ride.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Feb. 4, 2020

Reported without amendment

Refer to the Committee on Ways and Means with the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

Feb. 26, 2020

Reported without amendment

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

March 10, 2020

Passed in the House 97 to 8 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 12, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

June 24, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 2, 2020

Passed in the Senate 31 to 6 (details)

To prohibit a person under age 16 from operating a carnival or amusement park ride, and ban state regulators from imposing any higher age mandate. The bill would also require all operators to be trained in operating and safety procedures.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Sept. 17, 2020