2001 House Bill 4793 / Public Act 131

Introduced in the House

May 17, 2001

Introduced by Rep. Andrew Richner (R-1)

To extend governmental immunity to the actions of peace officers who provide security services for a private entity, pursuant to a contract between the private entity and the public employer.

Referred to the Committee on Civil Law and the Judiciary

June 28, 2001

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Andrew Richner (R-1)

To insert an intent clause which makes it clear that any narrowing of the definition of "governmental function" for purposes of this bill do not apply to the term where used elsewhere in the law, such as in the grant of broad authority to local units of government, especially cities.

The amendment passed by voice vote

July 10, 2001

Passed in the House 99 to 3 (details)

To extend governmental immunity to the actions of peace officers who provide security services for a private entity, on public or private property, pursuant to a contract between the private entity and the public employer.

Received in the Senate

July 10, 2001

Oct. 2, 2001

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Oct. 2, 2001

Signed by Gov. John Engler

Oct. 11, 2001