MI HB6290

Expands videorecorded statement procedures in child protective services proceedings to include cases under section 7j of the child protection law, in addition to existing felony sexual abuse and child welfare proceedings.

Changes terminology from "person" to "individual" throughout the statute for consistency and clarifies that witnesses include those under 16 years old or 16+ years old with developmental disabilities.

Increases criminal penalties for intentionally releasing a videorecorded statement in violation of the statute from 93 days imprisonment and $500 fine to 1 year imprisonment and $2,500 fine.

Adds new provisions requiring videorecorded statements to be retained under county protocols established under the child protection law and clarifying the department is not responsible for storage or retention.

Establishes that failure to video record an interview in its entirety does not prevent testimony about the statement's circumstances and content if otherwise admissible in court.

Takes effect 180 days after enactment and is tied to passage of House Bill 6291, Senate Bill 1130, and House Bill 6292.