2014 House Bill 5282 / Public Act 113

Allow deadly force to defend nuclear plants

Introduced in the House

Feb. 6, 2014

Introduced by Rep. Al Pscholka (R-79)

To explicitly allow an officer providing security at a nuclear generating plant to use deadly force if he or she “honestly and reasonably believes (it) is necessary to prevent” a person from breaking in with the intent to inflict harm, engage in radiological sabotage or steal nuclear material. This would include immunity from lawsuits.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology

March 4, 2014

Reported without amendment

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

March 11, 2014

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

March 12, 2014

Passed in the House 102 to 6 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 13, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Environment, Energy, and Technology

March 19, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 25, 2014

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To explicitly allow an officer providing security at a nuclear generating plant to use deadly force if he or she “honestly and reasonably believes (it) is necessary to prevent” a person from breaking in with the intent to inflict harm, engage in radiological sabotage or steal nuclear material. This would include immunity from lawsuits.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

April 7, 2014