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MI HB4092

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2021

Primary Sponsor

Graham Filler

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

HB 4092 Summary

  • Establishes an affirmative defense in prosecutions for felony or misdemeanor violations when the defendant committed the offense as a direct 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.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment.

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 02/03/2021

2/4/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/3/2021

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