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MI HB5348
Bill
Status
7/13/2016
Primary Sponsor
Eric Leutheuser
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AI Summary
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Amends section 1200 of the 1961 Revised Judicature Act to update definitions related to veterans treatment courts
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Expands the definition of "mental illness" to explicitly include post-traumatic stress disorder and psychiatric symptoms associated with traumatic brain injury
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Defines "veteran" as an individual who meets the statutory definition under 1965 PA 190 and served at least 180 days of active duty in the United States armed forces
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Establishes definitions for veterans treatment courts, domestic violence offenses, traffic offenses, violent offenders, veteran service organizations, and other related terms
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment (September 20, 2016) and is contingent on passage of House Bill 5332
Legislative Description
Courts; juries; definition of veteran; update in the revised judicature act of 1961. Amends sec. 1200 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1200). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5332'16
Veterans: other
Last Action
Assigned Pa 215'16 With Immediate Effect
7/13/2016