2004 House Bill 5979 / Public Act 242

Establish penalties for adult e-mails to children

Introduced in the House

June 9, 2004

Introduced by Rep. David Palsrok (R-101)

To establish penalties including fines, jail and property forfeiture for violations of the child protection registry act proposed by Senate Bill 1025, which would create a state child protection registry, similar to a “do not call” list, to regulate electronic mail advertisements of adult material or products sent to children.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology

June 16, 2004

Reported without amendment

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

June 17, 2004

Substitute offered

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

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 103 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 22, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Technology and Energy

June 29, 2004

Reported without amendment

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

June 30, 2004

Substitute offered

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

The substitute passed by voice vote

July 1, 2004

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To establish penalties including fines, jail and property forfeiture for violations of the child protection registry act proposed by Senate Bill 1025, which would create a state child protection registry, similar to a “do not call” list, to regulate electronic mail advertisements of adult material or products sent to children.

Received in the House

July 6, 2004

Passed in the House 103 to 0 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 21, 2004