2006 Senate Bill 1508 / Public Act 533

Extend prison break law to privatized prisons

Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 28, 2006

Introduced by Sen. Michelle McManus (R-35)

To establish that the law authorizing disciplining of prisoners who attempt to escape from state prisons also applies to a prison operated by a private firm.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 6, 2006

Reported without amendment

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

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 Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 6, 2006

Dec. 13, 2006

Passed in the House 106 to 1 (details)

To establish that the law authorizing disciplining of prisoners who attempt to escape from state prisons also applies to a prison operated by a private firm.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 28, 2006