2012 Senate Bill 1313 / Public Act 583

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Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 25, 2012

Introduced by Sen. Goeff Hansen (R-34)

To prohibit the defendant in a criminal child pornography trial from being given pictorial evidence of the child being exploited in this way, as long as the defense is given the opportunity to inspect and review the material in the prosecutor’s office or elsewhere.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 27, 2012

Reported without amendment

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

Oct. 17, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 8, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 6, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 12, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Dec. 13, 2012

Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)

To prohibit the defendant in a criminal child pornography trial from being given pictorial evidence of the child being exploited in this way, as long as the defense is given the opportunity to inspect and review the material in the prosecutor’s office or elsewhere.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 14, 2012

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 31, 2012