2005 Senate Bill 170 / Public Act 106

Require arrest warrant for “dating relationship” assaults

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 3, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Bruce Patterson (R-7)

To require a magistrate to issue an arrest warrant if a complaint is presented alleging assault or aggravated assault by a person who had a prior dating relationship with the victim. Under current law this requirement applies to complaints filed against a spouse or former spouse, an individual with whom the victim has had a child in common, or an individual residing or having resided in the same household as the victim. The bill would also revise the details of sentencing guidelines on the maximum penalty for an intentional false report of child abuse, for the commission of a felony by a person who is wearing body armor, and for damaging or destroying research property.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Feb. 9, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 15, 2005

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 15, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 23, 2005

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 30, 2005

Passed in the House 107 to 2 (details)

To require a magistrate to issue an arrest warrant if a complaint is presented alleging assault or aggravated assault by a person who had a prior dating relationship with the victim. Under current law this requirement applies to complaints filed against a spouse or former spouse, an individual with whom the victim has had a child in common, or an individual residing or having resided in the same household as the victim. The bill would also revise the details of sentencing guidelines on the maximum penalty for an intentional false report of child abuse, for the commission of a felony by a person who is wearing body armor, and for damaging or destroying research property.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Sept. 14, 2005