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MI HB5635
Bill
Status
3/12/2020
Primary Sponsor
Graham Filler
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AI Summary
HB 5635 Summary
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Adds an affirmative defense to felony and misdemeanor prosecutions in Michigan for defendants who committed the offense as a direct result of being a victim of human trafficking.
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Applies the defense to violations under Michigan penal code Chapter LXVIIA (MCL 750.462a to 750.462h), which defines human trafficking offenses.
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Places the burden of proof on the defendant to establish the defense by a preponderance of the evidence.
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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 03/17/2020
3/17/2020