SB 0736
Crimes: crimes against minors; definition of child abuse; modify. Amends sec. 136b of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.136b). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0735'25
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Bill overview
This bill amends Michigan’s penal code to clarify and expand the definition of child abuse. It outlines different degrees of child abuse, ranging from first-degree felony offenses (requiring serious physical or mental harm) to fourth-degree misdemeanors (related to omissions or reckless acts posing a risk of harm). The bill also includes provisions regarding affirmative defenses, such as responding to domestic violence, and establishes a process for considering prior convictions when determining sentencing.
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Edward W. McBroom
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