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MI SB1015
Bill
Status
4/21/2022
Primary Sponsor
Rosemary Bayer
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AI Summary
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Expands admissibility of hearsay evidence under Michigan's domestic violence exception to include prosecutions involving commercial sexual activity and human trafficking.
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Adds definitions for "commercial sexual activity" (as defined in MCL 750.462a), "human trafficking" (violations of MCL 750.462a to 750.762h), and "infliction or threat of physical injury" to include threats of psychological, reputational, or financial harm and control of access to controlled substances.
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Maintains existing requirements that statements must be made at or near the time of injury/threat, under trustworthy circumstances, to law enforcement, and within 5 years of the filing of charges.
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Requires prosecutors to disclose evidence and witness statements to defendants at least 15 days before trial or as allowed by the court for good cause.
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Takes effect only if House Bill 4112 of the 101st Legislature is enacted into law.
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure: evidence; admissibility of certain hearsay testimony in certain human trafficking and prostitution prosecutions; provide for. Amend sec. 27c, ch. VIII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 768.27c).
Criminal procedure: evidence
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Judiciary And Public Safety
4/21/2022