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MI SB1313

Bill

Status

Passed

12/31/2012

Primary Sponsor

Goeff Hansen

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Origin

Senate

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Michigan law to define and criminalize child sexually abusive activity and material, including depictions that appear to include children under 18 years old.

  • Establishes felony penalties: up to 20 years imprisonment and/or $100,000 fine for producing child sexual abuse material; up to 7 years and/or $50,000 fine for distributing it; and up to 4 years and/or $10,000 fine for possessing or accessing it.

  • Provides immunity from civil liability for commercial film processors and computer technicians who report suspected child sexual abuse material to law enforcement in good faith.

  • Requires defendants claiming a depiction was not created using an actual minor to file written notice with specific facts at least 10 days before trial, or forfeit the defense.

  • Prohibits prosecutors from denying defendants the ability to inspect evidence if they provide reasonable access at an approved facility, and bars courts from allowing evidence reproduction without prosecutor consent.

  • Takes effect March 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

Crimes; crimes against minors; copying or reproducing child sexually abusive material; prohibit, and restrict access to and reproduction of evidence of the violation. Amends sec. 145c of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.145c).

Crimes, criminal sexual conduct

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0583'12 With Immediate Effect 2012 Addenda

12/31/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary9/25/2012

Full Bill Text

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