2001 House Bill 5149 / 2002 Public Act 720

Introduced in the House

Oct. 9, 2001

Introduced by Rep. Laura Toy (R-19)

To make it a crime to knowingly possess a stolen vehicle, and to establish penalties.

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

Dec. 5, 2002

Amendment offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which clarifies that a person prosecuted for the proposed crime would still be subject to prosecution for other violations of law related to the illegal actions.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 94 to 0 (details)

In the Senate

Dec. 10, 2002

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 13, 2002

Passed in the Senate 31 to 0 (details)

To make it a crime to knowingly possess a stolen vehicle, and to establish penalties.

Signed by Gov. John Engler

Dec. 30, 2002