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MI HB5635

MI HB5635
Criminal procedure; defenses; affirmative defense that individual committed a crime because he or she was a victim of human trafficking; establish. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 - 777.69) by adding sec. 21d to ch. VIII.


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Introduced
03/12/2020
In Committee
03/12/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

100th Legislature

Bill Summary

Criminal procedure; defenses; affirmative defense that individual committed a crime because he or she was a victim of human trafficking; establish. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 - 777.69) by adding sec. 21d to ch. VIII.

AI Summary

This bill establishes an affirmative defense in criminal prosecutions for individuals who committed an offense as a direct result of being a victim of human trafficking under the Michigan Penal Code. The defendant bears the burden of proving this defense by a preponderance of the evidence. The bill also specifies that this amendatory act will take effect 90 days after it is enacted into law.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (17)

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/17/2020 (on 03/17/2020)

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