2018 House Bill 5403 / Public Act 344

Let some child victim statements be used for training

Introduced in the House

Jan. 11, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Sherry Gay-Dagnogo (D-8)

To permit recorded video statements made by a minor to a prosecutor, law enforcement agency, child services agency or similar entity related to a child abuse or neglect case to be used for training purposes by agencies in a different county, if the minor’s “non-offending” parent or guardian consents (for children who are less than age 12), or if a child age 12 or older consents.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Feb. 27, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 8, 2018

Passed in the House 106 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 13, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 2, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 26, 2018

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To permit recorded video statements made by a minor to a prosecutor, law enforcement agency, child services agency or similar entity related to a child abuse or neglect case to be used for training purposes by agencies in a different county, if the minor’s “non-offending” parent or guardian consents (for children who are less than age 12), or if a child age 12 or older consents.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Oct. 16, 2018