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MI HB5667

Bill

Status

Passed

12/29/2010

Primary Sponsor

Paul Opsommer

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum aggregate award per claimant from $20,000 to $25,000 under the crime victim compensation program.

  • Increases the maximum weekly reimbursement for lost earnings or support from $250 to $350 per week.

  • Authorizes awards of up to $500 for crime scene cleanup services after law enforcement permits cleanup, if the crime scene is at the victim's residence or a eligible person's residence.

  • Expands funeral expense awards to include up to $500 for grief counseling services for the victim's spouse, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and grandchildren.

  • Takes effect only if Senate Bill 1003 and House Bill 5661 are also enacted into law.

Legislative Description

Crime victims; compensation; amount of awards; increase, and allow payment for crime scene cleanup. Amends sec. 11 of 1976 PA 223 (MCL 18.361). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5661'09, SB 1003'09

Crime victims, compensation

Last Action

Assigned Pa 282'10 With Immediate Effect

12/29/2010

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/17/2010
Judiciary12/8/2009

Full Bill Text

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