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MI HB4123
MI HB4123Crimes: other; preventing reporting of crime; prohibit by use of position of authority. Amends sec. 483a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.483a).
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Introduced
02/22/2023
02/22/2023
In Committee
06/14/2023
06/14/2023
Crossed Over
05/24/2023
05/24/2023
Passed
06/14/2023
06/14/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/18/2023
07/18/2023
Introduced Session
102nd Legislature
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled ?An act to revise, consolidate, codify, and add to the statutes relating to crimes; to define crimes and prescribe the penalties and remedies; to provide for restitution under certain circumstances; to provide for the competency of evidence at the trial of persons accused of crime; to provide immunity from prosecution for certain witnesses appearing at criminal trials; to provide for liability for damages; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act,? by amending section 483a (MCL 750.483a), as added by 2000 PA 451.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Michigan Penal Code to prohibit the use of a position of authority to prevent someone from reporting a crime, as well as other actions that interfere with the reporting or investigation of crimes. The bill establishes criminal penalties, including misdemeanors and felonies, for various forms of obstruction of justice, such as withholding evidence, tampering with evidence, and threatening or intimidating witnesses. The bill provides some exceptions, such as for lawful conduct by attorneys, and allows for consecutive sentencing for violations. The bill also defines key terms like "official proceeding" and "threaten or intimidate." The bill takes effect 90 days after being signed into law.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (28)
Graham Filler (R)*,
Abraham Aiyash (D),
Bob Bezotte (R),
Kelly Breen (D),
Julie Brixie (D),
Erin Byrnes (D),
Jennifer Conlin (D),
Emily Dievendorf (D),
Carol Glanville (D),
Jaime Greene (R),
Jim Haadsma (D),
Rachel Hood (D),
Jason Hoskins (D),
Sarah Lightner (R),
Donavan McKinney (D),
Reggie Miller (D),
Jason Morgan (D),
Christine Morse (D),
Cynthia Neeley (D),
Amos O'Neal (D),
Pat Outman (R),
Carrie Rheingans (D),
Julie Rogers (D),
J.R. Roth (R),
Penelope Tsernoglou (D),
Dylan Wegela (D),
Jimmie Wilson (D),
Doug Wozniak (R),
Last Action
Assigned Pa 49'23 With Immediate Effect (on 07/18/2023)
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