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2012 House Bill 5562: Increase certain child abuse penalties
Public Act 194 of 2012
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- Introduced by Rep. Matt Lori (R) on April 24, 2012, to authorize minimum and increased maximum prison terms for first- and second-degree child abuse; enhanced sentences for repeat offenders; and an additional sentence if the crime was committed in the presence of another child.
- Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on April 24, 2012.
- Reported in the House on May 3, 2012, without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
- Amendment offered by Rep. Mark Meadows (D) on May 17, 2012, to authorize up to life in prison for first degree child abuse. The amendment passed by voice vote in the House on May 17, 2012.
- Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on April 24, 2012.
- Passed 107 to 0 in the House on May 17, 2012, to authorize minimum and increased maximum prison terms for first- and second-degree child abuse; enhanced sentences for repeat offenders; and an additional sentence if the crime was committed in the presence of another child. Also, to authorize up to life in prison for first degree child abuse.
Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No" - Received in the Senate on May 22, 2012.
- Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on May 22, 2012.
- Reported in the Senate on June 6, 2012, with the recommendation that the amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.
- Amendment offered in the Senate on June 13, 2012, to remove one of the offenses for which minimum sentences are proposed. The amendment passed by voice vote in the Senate on June 13, 2012.
- Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on May 22, 2012.
- Passed 38 to 0 in the Senate on June 14, 2012, to authorize minimum and increased maximum prison terms for first- and second-degree child abuse; enhanced sentences for repeat offenders; and an additional sentence if the crime was committed in the presence of another child. Also, to authorize up to life in prison for first degree child abuse.
Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No" - Received in the House on June 14, 2012.
- Passed 109 to 0 in the House on June 14, 2012, to concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No" - Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder on June 25, 2012.
Comments
1) Re: 2012 House Bill 5562 (Increase certain child abuse penalties ) by spencerid on September 11, 2012I really don't understand how someone (a parent, someone close to the child) can abuse a child! I hope that they get what they deserve! I have a three month old baby who still eats all day long infant formula and just looking at him makes me smile. How does a parent manage to hit such a wonderful creature.
I agree with this.We should protect our kids.The abuse is a serious problem and a lawyer could not prevent the psychological impact.I was once in a court and I saw Joel Schwartz.You can find more informations about him on www.JoelHSchwartz.com.
Introduced in the House on April 24, 2012, to authorize minimum and increased maximum prison terms for first- and second-degree child abuse; enhanced sentences for repeat offenders; and an additional sentence if the crime was committed in the presence of another child. Also, to authorize up to life in prison for first degree child abuse
The vote was 107 in favor, 0 opposed and 3 not voting
(House Roll Call 276 at House Journal 0)
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