2012 House Bill 5562 / Public Act 194

Increase certain child abuse penalties

Introduced in the House

April 24, 2012

Introduced by Rep. Matt Lori (R-59)

To authorize minimum and increased maximum prison terms for first- and second-degree child abuse; enhanced sentences for repeat offenders; and an additional sentence if the crime was committed in the presence of another child.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 3, 2012

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 17, 2012

Amendment offered by Rep. Mark Meadows (D-69)

To authorize up to life in prison for first degree child abuse.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To authorize minimum and increased maximum prison terms for first- and second-degree child abuse; enhanced sentences for repeat offenders; and an additional sentence if the crime was committed in the presence of another child. Also, to authorize up to life in prison for first degree child abuse.

Received in the Senate

May 22, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 6, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 13, 2012

Amendment offered

To remove one of the offenses for which minimum sentences are proposed.

The amendment passed by voice vote

June 14, 2012

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To authorize minimum and increased maximum prison terms for first- and second-degree child abuse; enhanced sentences for repeat offenders; and an additional sentence if the crime was committed in the presence of another child. Also, to authorize up to life in prison for first degree child abuse.

Received in the House

June 14, 2012

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 25, 2012