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MI HB5774

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/10/2018

Primary Sponsor

Jon Hoadley

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Adds section 329b to the Michigan Penal Code prohibiting the use of "gay/trans panic" as a legal defense in criminal prosecutions.

  • Eliminates provocation as a valid defense when based on discovery or disclosure of a victim's actual or perceived gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.

  • Applies to all crimes under Michigan's penal code chapter, including homicide charges.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment into law.

Legislative Description

Crimes; homicide; sexual orientation or gender identity; prohibit as an adequate provocation defense. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 329b.

Criminal procedure: defenses

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 04/10/2018

4/11/2018

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/10/2018

Full Bill Text

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