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MI HR0254

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/3/2012

Primary Sponsor

Stacy Oakes

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Declares May 2012 as Criminal Consequence Awareness Month in Michigan
  • Recognizes that criminal records have devastating impacts on employment and livelihood opportunities and are often unable to be expunged
  • Acknowledges collateral consequences of criminal activity including loss of professional licenses, ineligibility for welfare benefits and student loans, loss of voting rights, ineligibility for jury duty, and deportation for immigrants
  • Notes that individuals engaged in criminal activity often fail to realize the severe unforeseen consequences of their actions

Legislative Description

A resolution to declare May 2012 as Criminal Consequence Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

Criminal Consequence Awareness Month

Last Action

Adopted

5/3/2012

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