2007 House Bill 4260 / 2008 Public Act 508

Delete conviction records overturned by DNA

Introduced in the House

Feb. 13, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Paul Condino (D-35)

To require the deletion of the records of criminal convictions that are overturned based on DNA evidence.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 19, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 20, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 25, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 2, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 19, 2008

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To require the deletion of the records of criminal convictions that are overturned based on DNA evidence.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2008