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MI HB4092

MI HB4092
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
02/03/2021
In Committee
02/03/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

101st 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 for individuals charged with a felony or misdemeanor in Michigan if they can prove by a preponderance of the evidence that they committed the offense as a direct result of being a victim of human trafficking under the Michigan Penal Code. The bill amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to add this new affirmative defense, which allows victims of human trafficking to avoid criminal liability for certain offenses they were compelled to commit as a result of their victimization. The bill takes effect 90 days after it is enacted into law.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (22)

Last Action

House Judiciary (09:00 5/11/2021 Room 519, House Office Building) (on 05/11/2021)

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