2013 House Bill 4636 / Public Act 139

Clarify criminal restitution detail

Introduced in the House

April 30, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Tom Leonard (R-93)

To clarify wording in a law that requires convicted criminals to pay restitution to the victim, or if the victim dies, to his or her estate.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 13, 2013

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 19, 2013

Amendment offered by Rep. Tom Leonard (R-93)

To clarify that "estate" also means "those entitled to inherit" from the victim.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 104 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 24, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Oct. 2, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 15, 2013

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To clarify wording in a law that requires convicted criminals to pay restitution to the victim, or if the victim dies, to his or her estate.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Oct. 22, 2013