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MI HB5537

MI HB5537
Corrections: parole; certain voting information on release; require department of corrections to provide. Amends secs. 34c & 35 of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.234c & 791.235).


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Introduced
11/09/2021
In Committee
11/09/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

101st Legislature

Bill Summary

A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled "Corrections code of 1953," by amending sections 34c and 35 (MCL 791.234c and 791.235), section 34c as added by 2012 PA 24 and section 35 as amended by 2019 PA 13.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Corrections Code of 1953 to require the Department of Corrections to assist prisoners with obtaining identification documents and provide them with information about voter registration and election processes before their release on parole or discharge. The bill also removes the provision that a prisoner's refusal to obtain identification documents can be included in their parole eligibility report. Additionally, the bill creates a Reentry Success Fund to cover the expenses of these required activities.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 11/09/2021 (on 11/10/2021)

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