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MI HB5531

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/6/2014

Primary Sponsor

Kenneth Kurtz

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires veteran participants in DWI/sobriety court programs to meet with a member of a veteran service organization or a county veteran counselor to discuss available veterans benefits programs.

  • Applies to any veteran completing a DWI/sobriety court program as an additional term or condition set by the court judge.

  • Defines "veteran" to include members of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard, including reserve components, as well as state or out-of-state National Guard or Air National Guard members.

  • Amends the Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding Section 1085.

Legislative Description

Courts; other; veteran completing sobriety court program to meet with veteran service organization or county veteran counselor as part of program; require. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 1085.

Courts, other

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 05/07/2014

5/8/2014

Committee Referrals

Military And Veterans Affairs5/6/2014

Full Bill Text

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