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MI HB5635
MI HB5635Criminal 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
03/12/2020
In Committee
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
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)
Lynn Afendoulis (R)*,
Julie Alexander (R)*,
Sue Allor (R)*,
Joe Bellino (R)*,
Ann Bollin (R)*,
Julie Calley (R)*,
Kathy Crawford (R)*,
Diana Farrington (R)*,
Graham Filler (R)*,
Annette Glenn (R)*,
Abdullah Hammoud (D)*,
Bronna Kahle (R)*,
Eric Leutheuser (R)*,
Daire Rendon (R)*,
Mary Whiteford (R)*,
Karen Whitsett (D)*,
Jeff Yaroch (R)*,
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/17/2020 (on 03/17/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2020-HB-5635 | 03/13/2020 |
| BillText | http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2019-2020/billintroduced/House/htm/2020-HIB-5635.htm | 03/13/2020 |
| Bill | http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2019-2020/billintroduced/House/pdf/2020-HIB-5635.pdf | 03/13/2020 |
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