2024 Senate Bill 843 / Public Act 66

Criminal procedure: sex offender registration; registration of individual convicted of sexual contact or sexual penetration with dead human body; require.

An act to amend 1994 PA 295, entitled “An act to require persons convicted of certain offenses to register; to prohibit certain individuals from engaging in certain activities within a student safety zone; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain departments and agencies in connection with that registration; and to prescribe fees, penalties, and sanctions,” by amending section 2 (MCL 28.722), as amended by 2020 PA 295.

AI Analysis – Experimental

The act introduces several changes to existing statutes, notably expanding the definition of "convicted" to include various scenarios involving juvenile adjudications and military court judgments, while excluding convictions that have been expunged. It also elaborates on the concept of "custodial authority," specifying various relationships and positions of power that could influence the victim's circumstances. Additionally, the act delineates the responsibilities of the "department" (Department of State Police) and defines "employee" to encompass a wide range of employment and volunteer scenarios.

Introduced in the Senate

April 24, 2024

Introduced by Sen. Veronica Klinefelt (D-11) and six co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Sue Shink (D-14), Rosemary Bayer (D-13), Paul Wojno (D-10), Erika Geiss (D-1), Dayna Polehanki (D-5) and Stephanie Chang (D-3)

Referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety

May 16, 2024

Reported without amendment

May 21, 2024

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

May 22, 2024

Reported without amendment

June 4, 2024

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 4, 2024

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 12, 2024

Reported without amendment

June 13, 2024

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Jimmie Wilson (D-32)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

June 18, 2024

Motion to give immediate effect by Sen. Sam Singh (D-28)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

July 8, 2024