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MI HB5448
MI HB5448Corrections: parole; impact statements by certain witnesses; allow. Amends sec. 35 of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.235) & adds sec. 35a.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled"Corrections code of 1953,"by amending section 35 (MCL 791.235), as amended by 2024 PA 111, and by adding section 35a.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Corrections Code of 1953 to allow certain witnesses who have suffered lasting psychological harm from witnessing a crime of violence, referred to as "qualified individuals," to provide impact statements to the parole board. Specifically, it adds a new section (35a) that requires the parole board to notify qualified individuals of upcoming parole hearings and their right to submit a written statement, which will be considered by the board in the same way as statements from crime victims. The bill also makes a conforming change to an existing section (35) to include these qualified individuals when the parole board considers statements. The term "crime of violence" is defined as an offense involving the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force, or that carries a substantial risk of such force being used.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 01/14/2026 (on 01/15/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5448 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2026-HIB-5448.htm |
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