Senate Bill 1191 Summary

• Amends MCL 768.27a of the Code of Criminal Procedure to allow evidence of prior listed offenses to be admissible in criminal cases, regardless of whether the offenses were committed against minors.

• Removes the requirement that prior offenses must have been committed against a minor to be admissible as evidence in cases where the defendant is accused of committing a listed offense.

• Requires prosecutors intending to offer such evidence to disclose it to the defendant not less than 15 days before trial or at a later time if the court allows for good cause shown.

• Defines "listed offense" by reference to the Sex Offenders Registration Act, 1994 PA 295 (MCL 28.722).

• Takes effect 90 days after enactment.