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MI SB0371

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/28/2021

Primary Sponsor

Curtis Hertel

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Origin

Senate

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Creates a computerized database maintained by the Michigan Department of State Police to track individuals convicted of child abuse offenses, including their legal names, aliases, date of birth, municipality of residence, conviction summaries, and relevant criminal statutes.

  • Establishes a public internet website displaying child abuse offender information searchable by name, municipality, zip code, and geographic area, while prohibiting disclosure of victim identities, Social Security numbers, driver license numbers, email addresses, and arrests not resulting in conviction.

  • Requires the database to include only convictions occurring on or after the act's effective date, with individuals remaining listed for 10 years for violations of MCL 750.136b(2), (3)(a), or (5)(a), and 5 years for violations of MCL 750.136b(7)(a).

  • Makes misdemeanor violations (up to 93 days imprisonment or $1,000 fine) for unauthorized disclosure of nonpublic database information and provides civil liability for treble damages to affected individuals.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment and is known as "Wyatt's Law."

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure: records; child abuse offenders registry; create. Creates new act.

Criminal procedure: records

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Judiciary

4/28/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/28/2021

Full Bill Text

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