2002 Senate Bill 1127 / Public Act 714

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 21, 2002

Introduced by Sen. Joanne Emmons (R-23)

To prohibit sex between a school volunteer or employee and a student, even if the student is over age-16.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Nov. 14, 2002

Passed in the Senate 32 to 0 (details)

In the House

Dec. 3, 2002

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

Dec. 13, 2002

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which would narrow the scope of the bill so as to only apply to teachers, substitute teachers, and administrators.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. David Woodward (D-34)

To expand the scope of the bill to cover corrections workers.

The amendment failed 43 to 54 (details)

Amendment offered

To expand the scope of the bill to apply to clergy.

The amendment failed 53 to 33 (details)

Passed in the House 93 to 6 (details)

To prohibit sex between a student and a school teacher, substitute teacher, or administrator, even if the student is over age 16.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 13, 2002

Passed in the Senate 30 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. John Engler

Dec. 30, 2002