ANIMAL CONTR. OFF. DARRIAN YOUNG MEM. HIGHWAY S.B. 978:
SUMMARY OF INTRODUCED BILL
IN COMMITTEE
Senate Bill 978 (as introduced 8-15-24) (Senate-passed version)
Sponsor: Senator Joseph Bellino, Jr.
Committee: Veterans and Emergency Services
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Michigan Memorial Highway Act to designate the portion of Highway M-50 in Monroe County beginning at the intersection with South Raisinville Road and extending east to the intersection with Herr Road as the "Animal Control Officer Darrian Young Memorial Highway".
BACKGROUND
Darrian Young was born in Monroe, Michigan on April 29, 1996. She was employed as a Monroe County Animal Control Officer at the Monroe County Sheriff s Office for one year. Around 8 AM on June 4, 2020, Animal Control Officer Young was driving an Animal Control Division vehicle and was struck by a drunk driver going 80 mph at an intersection. Animal Control Officer Young died as a result of the crash.
Legislative Analyst: Alex Krabill
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.