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MI SB1115

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/18/2016

Primary Sponsor

Rick Jones

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Origin

Senate

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Adds human trafficking to the list of crimes covered by victim-counselor privilege, alongside sexual assault and domestic violence.

  • Defines "human trafficking" as violations of Michigan Penal Code Chapter LXVIIA (MCL 750.462a to 750.462h).

  • Defines "human trafficking counselor" as a person employed by or volunteering at an organization that provides advice, counseling, or assistance to human trafficking victims.

  • Makes confidential communications between human trafficking victims and their counselors (or other persons necessary to assist the victim) inadmissible as evidence in civil or criminal proceedings without the victim's prior written consent.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

Crime victims; rights; human trafficking victim privilege; establish. Amends sec. 2157a of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2157a).

Crime victims: rights

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Families, Seniors And Human Services

10/18/2016

Committee Referrals

Families, Seniors And Human Services10/18/2016

Full Bill Text

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