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MI HB6009
Bill
Status
9/26/2024
Primary Sponsor
Stephanie Young
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AI Summary
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Requires expert witnesses in domestic violence assault cases (MCL 750.81 and 750.81a) to possess demonstrated expertise and experience working with victims of domestic violence.
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Requires expert witnesses in child abuse prosecutions (MCL 750.136b) to possess demonstrated expertise and experience working with victims of child abuse.
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Requires expert witnesses in criminal sexual conduct cases involving victims under 18 years of age (MCL 750.520b, 750.520c, 750.520d, 750.520e, and 750.520g) to possess demonstrated expertise and experience working with victims of child sexual abuse.
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Adds "domestic violence" definition to assault statutes, referencing 1978 PA 389, MCL 400.1501.
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Makes minor technical corrections including changing "upon" to "on," "he or she" to "the person," and "shall" to "must" throughout the affected sections.
Legislative Description
Civil procedure: evidence; guidelines for expert testimony in certain cases; provide for. Amends secs. 81, 81a, 136b, 520b, 520c, 520d, 520e & 520g of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.81 et seq.).
Civil procedure: evidence
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 10/15/2024
10/15/2024