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MI HB6464

MI HB6464
Family law: domestic violence; domestic violence prevention and treatment fund; allow to provide funding to tribal domestic and sexual violence shelters and service providers. Amends sec. 1 of 1978 PA 389 (MCL 400.1501).


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Introduced
10/11/2022
In Committee
10/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

101st Legislature

Bill Summary

A bill to amend 1978 PA 389, entitled"An act to provide for the prevention and treatment of domestic and sexual violence; to develop and establish policies, procedures, and standards for providing domestic and sexual violence assistance programs and services; to declare the powers and duties of the Michigan domestic and sexual violence prevention and treatment board; to establish a domestic violence prevention and treatment fund and provide for its use; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to prescribe immunities and liabilities of certain persons and officials; and to prescribe penalties for violations of this act,"by amending section 1 (MCL 400.1501), as amended by 2018 PA 281.

AI Summary

This bill amends the 1978 Act that provides for the prevention and treatment of domestic and sexual violence in Michigan. The key changes include: 1) expanding the definition of "family or household member" to include individuals with whom the person has a sexual relationship or is related to by marriage, and the minor child of any of these individuals; 2) adding federally recognized Indian tribes with trust land in Michigan as eligible "prime sponsors" to receive funding from the Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment Fund. The bill aims to broaden the protections and access to services for victims of domestic and sexual violence, including those in tribal communities.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 10/12/2022 (on 10/12/2022)

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