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MI SB1249

Bill

Status

Vetoed

12/31/2018

Primary Sponsor

David Robertson

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Origin

Senate

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Michigan's statute of limitations for criminal indictments by establishing time limits for prosecution of various crime categories under MCL 767.24.

  • Establishes a 25-year statute of limitations for human trafficking violations (sections 13, 462b, 462c, 462d, and 462e of the Michigan penal code), designated as "Theresa Flores's Law."

  • Sets a 15-year statute of limitations for criminal sexual conduct involving victims under 18 years old (sections 520c and 520d), or until the victim's 28th birthday, whichever is later; provides DNA exceptions allowing indictment at any time if unidentified suspect's DNA is obtained.

  • Establishes a 5-year statute of limitations for violations of the Michigan campaign finance act, and maintains 6-year limits for most other offenses with exceptions for crimes like kidnapping, extortion, and armed robbery.

  • Provides that time periods do not include any time when a defendant did not usually and publicly reside in Michigan, and applies extensions and tolling to violations with unexpired limitations periods.

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure; statute of limitations; 5-year limit for violation of the campaign finance act; provide for. Amends sec. 24, ch. VII of 1927 PA 175 (MCl 767.24). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1250'18

Campaign finance: other

Last Action

Vetoed By Governor 12/28/2018 12/31/18 Addenda

12/31/2018

Committee Referrals

Elections And Ethics12/6/2018
Elections And Government Reform11/29/2018

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