2008 House Bill 6092 / Public Act 411

Revise DNA review provision

Introduced in the House

May 8, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Paul Condino (D-35)

To establish a specific crime and penalties for making a false statement in a petition or supporting affidavit seeking a review of DNA evidence in a past criminal case. The bill proposes up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 14, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 21, 2008

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 27, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 2, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 19, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To establish a specific crime and penalties for making a false statement in a petition or supporting affidavit seeking a review of DNA evidence in a past criminal case. The bill proposes up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.

Received in the House

Dec. 19, 2008

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Passed in the House 92 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2008