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HB 5837

Criminal procedure: defenses; affirmative defense that individual committed a crime because the individual was a victim of human trafficking; establish. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 - 777.69) by adding sec. 21d to ch. VIII.

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Kelly Breen and 18 co-sponsors

Michigan bill creates an affirmative defense for crimes directly caused by human trafficking victimization; defendants must prove causation by a preponderance of the evidence.

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