2020 House Bill 5602 / Public Act 223

Revise low voltage electric security fence rules

Introduced in the House

March 10, 2020

Introduced by Rep. Rodney Wakeman (R-94)

To revise rules and restrictions on low voltage electric security fences, including the height of the perimeter nonelectric fence or wall that under current law must enclose an electric fence.

Referred to the Committee on Communications and Technology

June 2, 2020

Reported without amendment

Refer to the Committee on Ways and Means.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

June 10, 2020

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 24, 2020

Passed in the House 68 to 40 (details)

To revise rules and restrictions on low voltage electric security fences, including siting and placement of the perimeter nonelectric fence or wall that under current law must enclose an electric fence.

Received in the Senate

June 25, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Sept. 9, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 30, 2020

Passed in the Senate 27 to 11 (details)

To revise rules and restrictions on low voltage electric security fences, including siting and placement of the perimeter nonelectric fence or wall that under current law must enclose an electric fence.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Oct. 16, 2020