A bill to amend 1846 RS 1, entitled “Of the statutes,” by amending section 9 (MCL 8.9), as added by 2015 PA 250.
The bill outlines the conditions under which a person is considered guilty of a criminal offense committed on or after January 1, 2016, focusing on the necessity for a voluntary act or omission and the required degree of culpability. It addresses issues related to strict liability offenses, the establishment of intent, knowledge, or recklessness, and the sufficiency of various mental states to satisfy elements of an offense. Additionally, the bill specifies that voluntary intoxication is not a defense, except under certain conditions involving legally obtained medication, and excludes its applicability to crimes under specific Michigan laws, including the Michigan Vehicle Code, Public Health Code, Identity Theft Protection Act, Michigan Penal Code, and Chapter 752 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. It also clarifies definitions for terms such as "culpable," "intent," "intoxicated or impaired," "knowledge," "negligence," and "recklessness." The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of Senate Bill No. 888 of the 102nd Legislature.
Introduced
by
Referred to the Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection
