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Family, local officials urge passage of Joshua Conant Act to require training for bouncers and unlicensed security
Summary
Family members of Joshua Conant and Port Huron officials told the committee the Joshua Conant Act would require de‑escalation, CPR, safe restraint training, background checks and limits on private security authority to prevent positional asphyxia. Committee heard testimony but took no recorded final vote during the session.
Representative Pavlov introduced House Bills 5060 and 5061, described as the Joshua Conant Act, which would establish minimum professional and safety standards for unlicensed security personnel and bouncers who work in establishments that serve alcohol. Pavlov said the bills require training on positional asphyxia recognition and prevention, safe restraint techniques, and when to seek medical assistance.
Sandy Schultz, mother of Joshua Conant, gave emotional testimony describing her…
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