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MI HB5767
Bill
Status
2/17/2022
Primary Sponsor
David LaGrand
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AI Summary
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Allows evidence of a defendant's past grooming behavior to be admissible in criminal prosecutions for sexual offenses under Michigan Penal Code Chapter LXXVI to demonstrate the victim did not consent to sexual penetration or sexual contact.
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Defines "grooming" as a pattern of behavior by an individual with authority or influence who engaged in conduct designed to normalize unwanted sexual advances or contact.
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Applies to prosecutions commenced on or after the bill's effective date.
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References existing definitions of "sexual contact" and "sexual penetration" from Michigan Penal Code Section 520a.
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure: evidence; admissibility of evidence of a defendant's past actions involving grooming of the alleged victim for the purpose of demonstrating lack of consent; provide for. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 - 777.69) by adding sec. 27d to ch. VIII.
Crimes: criminal sexual conduct
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 02/17/2022
2/22/2022