2005 Senate Bill 373 / Public Act 111

Ban “Internet hunting”

Introduced in the Senate

April 13, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Michelle McManus (R-35)

To prohibit “internet hunting” using “the Internet to operate a firearm, bow, or crossbow for the purpose of taking an animal, whether or not the animal is in this state”.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

June 23, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 28, 2005

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that divides the prohibitions among this bill, House Bill 4465, and Senate Bill 620. The prohibitions are also spelled out in detail in the three bills.

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 29, 2005

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To prohibit “internet hunting” or "computer-assisted shooting" with a bow or crossbow, which means using a computer to remotely control the aiming and discharge of a bow or crossbow to kill an animal, whether or not the animal is located in Michigan. House Bill 4465 applies the ban to firearms.

Received in the House

June 29, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Conservation, Forestry, and Outdoor Recreation

July 20, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 6, 2005

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one containing technical changes that do not affect its substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 90 to 6 (details)

To prohibit “internet hunting” or "computer-assisted shooting" with a bow or crossbow, which means using a computer to remotely control the aiming and discharge of a bow or crossbow to kill an animal, whether or not the animal is located in Michigan. House Bill 4465 applies the ban to firearms.

Received in the Senate

Sept. 7, 2005

Sept. 8, 2005

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Sept. 21, 2005