Michigan HB4517: Law enforcement: reports; communications under the Amber alert act; modify. Amends title & secs. 1, 2 & 5 of 2002 PA 713 (MCL 28.761 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4518'25

What the bill says

An act to amend 2002 PA 713, entitled “An act to provide for the broadcast of information concerning a child abduction on radio and television stations; and to prescribe the content of the information broadcast,” by amending the title and sections 1, 2, and 5 (MCL 28.761, 28.762, and 28.765).

From the chaptered text, July 23, 2026:

AN ACT to amend 2002 PA 713, entitled “An act to provide for the broadcast of information concerning a child abduction on radio and television stations; and to prescribe the content of the information broadcast,” by amending the title and sections 1, 2, and 5 (MCL 28.761, 28.762, and 28.765). The People of the State of Michigan enact: TITLE to provide for the broadcast of information concerning a child abduction or a missing child by radio and television stations; and to prescribe the content of the information broadcast. Sec. 1. This act may be cited as the “child abduction and missing child broadcast act”. Sec. 2. A radio or television station that receives information concerning a child abduction or a report of a missing child from the department of state police under the Michigan Amber alert act, 2002 PA 712, MCL 28.751 to 28.755, may broadcast that information in any manner designed to assist in the location of the abducted or missing child or apprehension of any suspect, including, but not limited to, through social media. Sec. 5. A radio or television station that accurately broadcasts information concerning a child abduction or a missing child obtained from the department of state police under the Michigan Amber alert act, 2002 PA 712, MCL 28.751 to 28.755, is immune from any liability …

Read the full official text

Sponsors

• Neyer, Jerry (R, 92) · primary sponsor
• Rigas, Angela (R, 79)
• Outman, Pat (R, 91)
• Roth, John (R, 104)
• Borton, Ken (R, 105)
• Wozniak, Douglas (R, 59)
• Mentzer, Denise (D, 61)
• Frisbie, Steve (R, 44)
• St. Germaine, Alicia (R, 62)
• BeGole, Brian (R, 71)

Latest actions

1. July 29, 2026: assigned PA 55'26 with immediate effect
2. July 23, 2026: filed with Secretary of State 07/23/2026 11:44 AM
3. July 21, 2026: approved by the Governor 07/21/2026 02:06 PM
4. July 14, 2026: presented to the Governor 07/14/2026 11:46 AM
5. July 3, 2026: bill ordered enrolled
6. July 3, 2026: full title agreed to
7. July 3, 2026: returned from Senate without amendment with immediate effect and full title
8. July 3, 2026: INSERTED FULL TITLE
9. July 3, 2026: PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 207 YEAS 36 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0
10. July 3, 2026: PLACED ON IMMEDIATE PASSAGE

Votes

• PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT (July 3, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Reported Favorably Without Amendment 4/28/2026 (April 29, 2026): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
• passed; given immediate effect (September 4, 2025): 104 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Reported With Recommendation Without Amendment (August 13, 2025): 10 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB4517?

HB4517 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Law enforcement: reports; communications under the Amber alert act; modify. Amends title & secs. 1, 2 & 5 of 2002 PA 713 (MCL 28.761 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4518'25.

What does HB4517 do?

In its own words: An act to amend 2002 PA 713, entitled “An act to provide for the broadcast of information concerning a child abduction on radio and television stations; and to prescribe the content of the information broadcast,” by amending the title and sections 1, 2, and 5 (MCL 28.761, 28.762, and 28.765).

What is the status of HB4517?

Signed into law as of July 29, 2026. Latest action: assigned PA 55'26 with immediate effect (July 29, 2026).

Who sponsored HB4517?

Neyer, Jerry (R, 92), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB4517?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4517