2013 House Bill 4177 / Public Act 39

Revise vulnerable adult abuse law detail

Introduced in the House

Feb. 5, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Jim Ananich (D-49)

To clarify a reference to vulnerable adult abuse in the first degree murder statute. The bill would define first-degree murder as murder perpetrated in the commission of not just first degree vulnerable adult abuse, but also second degree.

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

March 6, 2013

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 21, 2013

Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 9, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

April 24, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 21, 2013

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To clarify a reference to vulnerable adult abuse in the first degree murder statute. The bill would define first-degree murder as murder perpetrated in the commission of not just first degree vulnerable adult abuse, but also second degree.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 4, 2013