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MI HB5431
MI HB5431Civil procedure: remedies; wrongful imprisonment compensation act; modify evidence requirements. Amends secs. 2, 4, 5 & 7 of 2016 PA 343 (MCL 691.1752 et seq.).
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Introduced
02/07/2024
02/07/2024
In Committee
12/18/2024
12/18/2024
Crossed Over
12/10/2024
12/10/2024
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
102nd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 2016 PA 343, entitled"Wrongful imprisonment compensation act,"by amending sections 2, 4, 5, and 7 (MCL 691.1752, 691.1754, 691.1755, and 691.1757), section 7 as amended by 2020 PA 43.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Wrongful Imprisonment Compensation Act by modifying the evidence requirements for individuals seeking compensation after being wrongfully convicted and imprisoned. The key changes include:
1. Allowing the court to consider evidence obtained in violation of the 4th Amendment when determining if the plaintiff is entitled to compensation.
2. Lowering the burden of proof from clear and convincing evidence to a preponderance of the evidence.
3. Expanding the definition of "new evidence" to include evidence not presented during the proceedings that determined guilt.
4. Allowing individuals whose convictions were reversed or vacated due to insufficient evidence to be eligible for compensation, even if they were not found not guilty on retrial.
5. Extending the deadline for individuals convicted and released before March 2017 to file a claim to September 2021.
6. Allowing individuals who qualify under the new "insufficient evidence" provision to file a claim within 18 months of the effective date of the bill.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (15)
Joey Andrews (D)*,
Noah Arbit (D),
Felicia Brabec (D),
Julie Brixie (D),
Erin Byrnes (D),
Donavan McKinney (D),
Veronica Paiz (D),
Carrie Rheingans (D),
Julie Rogers (D),
Helena Scott (D),
Phil Skaggs (D),
Penelope Tsernoglou (D),
Dylan Wegela (D),
Jimmie Wilson (D),
Stephanie Young (D),
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations (on 12/18/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2024-HB-5431 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/billengrossed/House/htm/2024-HEBH-5431.htm |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Reported from Committee | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/billanalysis/House/pdf/2023-HLA-5431-2B1B8042.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Revised Summary as Introduced | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/billanalysis/House/pdf/2023-HLA-5431-309142E4.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Summary as Introduced | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/billanalysis/House/pdf/2023-HLA-5431-0B1E95E2.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/billintroduced/House/htm/2024-HIB-5431.htm |
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