2021 House Bill 4698 / 2022 Public Act 155

Criminalize false “active shooter alarm”

Introduced in the House

April 22, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Thomas Albert (R-86)

To make falsely pulling an “active shooter alarm” in a public place a misdemeanor punishable up to a year in prison and $1,000 fine. The bill defines “active shooter alarm" as “an alarm system that is designed to alert individuals inside that place, that there is an active shooter on or near the premises, including an alarm system that when activated locks doors, informs local law enforcement of the active shooter, flashes a blue light, and broadcasts a message inside the place indicating the presence of an active shooter”.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 11, 2021

Reported without amendment

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

May 25, 2021

Passed in the House 104 to 4 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 26, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

June 15, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 30, 2022

Passed in the Senate 31 to 7 (details)

To make falsely pulling an “active shooter alarm” in a public place a misdemeanor punishable up to a year in prison and $1,000 fine. The bill defines “active shooter alarm" as “an alarm system that is designed to alert individuals inside that place, that there is an active shooter on or near the premises, including an alarm system that when activated locks doors, informs local law enforcement of the active shooter, flashes a blue light, and broadcasts a message inside the place indicating the presence of an active shooter”.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

July 19, 2022