MI HB5278

Expands the scope of the domestic violence prevention and treatment board to include sexual violence, renaming it the Michigan domestic and sexual violence prevention and treatment board.

Defines key terms including domestic violence, sexual violence, dating relationships, and family or household members for purposes of the act.

Establishes a 7-member board appointed by the governor with senate approval, requiring members to have experience in domestic or sexual violence issues, with staggered 3-year terms.

Grants the board authority to coordinate programs, develop service standards, conduct research, maintain reporting systems, and advise the legislature on domestic and sexual violence prevention and victim needs.

Authorizes state and county domestic violence fatality review teams to examine fatal and near-fatal incidents, with confidentiality protections for team proceedings and immunity from civil liability for team members acting in good faith.