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MI HB5667
Bill
Status
12/29/2010
Primary Sponsor
Paul Opsommer
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AI Summary
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Increases the maximum aggregate award per claimant from $20,000 to $25,000 under the crime victim compensation program.
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Increases the maximum weekly reimbursement for lost earnings or support from $250 to $350 per week.
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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.
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Expands funeral expense awards to include up to $500 for grief counseling services for the victim's spouse, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and grandchildren.
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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