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MI HB6159

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/12/2018

Primary Sponsor

Tom Cochran

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes an affirmative defense for defendants prosecuted for any felony or misdemeanor if the defendant committed the offense as a result of being a victim of human trafficking under Michigan Penal Code Chapter LXVIIA (MCL 750.462a to 750.462h).

  • Places the burden of proof on the defendant to establish the affirmative defense by a preponderance of the evidence.

  • Adds Section 21d to Chapter VIII of the Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure (1927 PA 175).

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment into law.

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure; defenses; affirmative defense that individual committed a crime because he or she was a victim of human trafficking; establish. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 - 777.69) by adding sec. 21d to ch. VIII.

Criminal procedure: defenses

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 06/12/2018

8/15/2018

Committee Referrals

Law And Justice6/12/2018

Full Bill Text

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