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MI SB0736
Bill
AI Summary
- Amends Michigan's child abuse statute to exclude from prosecution parents who allow children to engage in "independent activities" as defined in the Child Protection Law (Senate Bill 735)
- Changes terminology in the definition of "child" from "a person" to "an individual" who is under 18 and not emancipated
- Maintains all existing child abuse definitions and penalties, including first degree (life imprisonment), second degree (up to 10-20 years), third degree (up to 2-5 years), and fourth degree (misdemeanor to felony)
- Creates a tie-bar provision requiring Senate Bill 735 to be enacted for this bill to take effect
- Preserves existing protections allowing reasonable parental discipline and affirmative defenses related to domestic violence situations
Legislative Description
Crimes: crimes against minors; definition of child abuse; modify. Amends sec. 136b of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.136b). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0735'25
Crimes: crimes against minors
Last Action
Reassigned To Committee On Housing And Human Services
2/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety12/10/2025
Full Bill Text
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