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MI HB4516

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

11/8/2023

Primary Sponsor

Betsy Coffia

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends 1978 PA 389 to modify definitions in the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Act.

  • Adds "dating relationship" definition as frequent, intimate associations primarily characterized by expectation of affectional involvement, excluding casual relationships and ordinary business/social fraternization.

  • Expands "family or household member" definition to include individuals with whom a person has or had a sexual relationship.

  • Adds federally recognized Indian tribes with trust land in Michigan as eligible "prime sponsors" to receive domestic violence prevention and treatment funding.

  • Effective date is Sine Die (91 days after final adjournment of the 2023 Regular Session); approved by Governor November 7, 2023.

Legislative Description

Family law: domestic violence; domestic violence prevention and treatment fund; allow to provide funding to tribal domestic and sexual violence shelters and service providers. Amends sec. 1 of 1978 PA 389 (MCL 400.1501).

Crimes: domestic violence

Last Action

Assigned Pa 182'23

11/8/2023

Committee Referrals

Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety6/8/2023
Criminal Justice5/4/2023

Full Bill Text

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