2012 House Bill 5560 / Public Act 202

Authorize jail for willfully disrupting a religious service

Introduced in the House

April 24, 2012

Introduced by Rep. Deb Shaughnessy (R-71)

To authorize up to 93 days in jail, a $5,000 penalty and 100 hours of community service for willfully disrupting a religious service or obstructing a person's entry. Versions of this bill were first introduced after homosexual activists disrupted services in a Lansing area Christian service in 2008.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 7, 2012

Passed in the House 97 to 10 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 12, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 13, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 14, 2012

Passed in the Senate 36 to 2 (details)

To authorize up to 93 days in jail, a $5,000 penalty and 100 hours of community service for willfully disrupting a religious service or obstructing a person's entry. Versions of this bill were first introduced after homosexual activists disrupted services in a Lansing area Christian service in 2008.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 25, 2012