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MI HB5591
Bill
Status
7/16/2014
Primary Sponsor
Amanda Price
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AI Summary
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Amends indecent exposure statute to clarify that a mother's breastfeeding of a child or expressing breast milk does not constitute indecent or obscene conduct, regardless of whether the areola or nipple is visible.
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Maintains existing criminal penalties for indecent exposure: misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year imprisonment or $1,000 fine for standard violations.
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Increases penalties to up to 2 years imprisonment or $2,000 fine if the person was fondling genitals, pubic area, buttocks, or breasts while committing the indecent exposure.
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Maintains indeterminate sentence (minimum 1 day to life) for sexually delinquent persons committing indecent exposure.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment, contingent on Senate Bill 674 of the 97th Legislature being enacted into law.
Legislative Description
Crimes; obscenity; visibility of certain parts of a woman's anatomy while breastfeeding child; exclude from indecent exposure law. Amends sec. 335a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.335a). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0674'13
Children, other
Last Action
Assigned Pa 198'14 With Immediate Effect
7/16/2014