HB 5638 Summary

• Expands admissibility of "other acts" evidence in criminal trials to include human trafficking offenses, in addition to existing domestic violence and sexual assault cases.

• Requires prosecutors to disclose evidence of other acts to defendants at least 15 days before trial, or at a later time if the court allows for good cause.

• Prohibits admission of acts occurring more than 10 years before the charged offense unless the act was a sexual assault reported within 5 years, involved a collected DNA evidence kit, had DNA identification matching the defendant, or the court determines admission is in the interest of justice.

• Defines "human trafficking" as violations of Michigan Penal Code chapter LXVIIA (MCL 750.462a to 750.462h).

• Clarifies that the 2018 amendment did not alter statutes of limitation for any offenses covered under this section.