A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16g of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16g), as amended by 2023 PA 278.
Expands on felonies including child abuse, child endangerment, female genital mutilation, and the handling of child sexually abusive material. It introduces specific offenses, categorizes them by severity from Class A to Class G, and outlines maximum imprisonment terms. Notably, it includes offenses such as exposing children to harm, unattended children in vehicles leading to serious outcomes, violations of female genital mutilation laws, varying degrees of child and vulnerable adult abuse, exploitation, and internet-related crimes. Additionally, it addresses hate-crime-related violations and institutional desecration with varying degrees of severity and penalties.
Introduced
by
Referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety
Reported with substitute S-2
Referred to the Committee of the Whole
Reported with substitute S-3
Substitute S-3 concurred in by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 20 to 15 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice
