2019 Senate Bill 29 / 2020 Public Act 49

Increase some child abuse penalties

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 16, 2019

Introduced by Sen. Pete Lucido (R-8)

To increase the penalties for third and fourth degree child abuse violations if the offender has a prior child abuse conviction.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

March 12, 2019

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 9, 2019

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

April 9, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Jan. 14, 2020

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 19, 2020

Passed in the House 95 to 13 (details)

To increase the penalties for third and fourth degree child abuse violations if the offender has a prior child abuse conviction.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

March 3, 2020