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MI HB4202

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/18/2023

Primary Sponsor

Laurie Pohutsky

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends MCL 750.520l to allow prosecution of criminal sexual conduct charges (sections 520b to 520g) even when the victim is the defendant's legal spouse.

  • Removes the defense that previously allowed a person to avoid charges solely because their legal spouse was under age 16 or mentally incapable.

  • Takes immediate effect upon passage on July 12, 2023.

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure: defenses; defense to criminal sexual conduct charges based solely on mental incapacitation of the victim if the victim is the actor's spouse; repeal. Amends sec. 520l of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.520l).

Crimes: criminal sexual conduct

Last Action

Assigned Pa 77'23 With Immediate Effect

7/18/2023

Committee Referrals

Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety4/20/2023
Criminal Justice3/7/2023

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