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MI SB0967
MI SB0967Civil rights: sexual orientation discrimination; definition of ethnic intimidation; expand to include gender identity and sexual orientation. Amends sec. 147b of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.147b).
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Introduced
03/17/2022
03/17/2022
In Committee
03/17/2022
03/17/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
101st Legislature
Bill Summary
Civil rights: sexual orientation discrimination; definition of ethnic intimidation; expand to include gender identity and sexual orientation. Amends sec. 147b of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.147b).
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 147b of the Michigan Penal Code to expand the definition of "ethnic intimidation" to include acts motivated by a person's gender identity or sexual orientation, in addition to their race, color, religion, gender, or national origin. The bill increases the penalties for ethnic intimidation, which is a felony punishable by up to 2 years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000. The bill also allows individuals who suffer injury or property damage as a result of ethnic intimidation to bring a civil lawsuit and recover damages, attorney's fees, and costs. The amendments take effect 90 days after the bill is enacted into law.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (16)
Betty Alexander (D)*,
Jim Ananich (D)*,
Rosemary Bayer (D)*,
Winnie Brinks (D)*,
Marshall Bullock (D)*,
Stephanie Chang (D)*,
Erika Geiss (D)*,
Curtis Hertel (D)*,
Adam Hollier (D)*,
Jeff Irwin (D)*,
Mallory McMorrow (D)*,
Jeremy Moss (D)*,
Dayna Polehanki (D)*,
Sylvia Santana (D)*,
Wayne Schmidt (R)*,
Paul Wojno (D)*,
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations (on 03/17/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2022-SB-0967 |
| BillText | http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2021-2022/billintroduced/Senate/htm/2022-SIB-0967.htm |
| Bill | http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2021-2022/billintroduced/Senate/pdf/2022-SIB-0967.pdf |
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