2015 Senate Bill 151 / Public Act 229

Repeal deadline on prisoner DNA evidence appeals

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 19, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Steve Bieda (D-9)

To repeal a Jan. 1, 2016 deadline for a prisoner to appeal his or her conviction on the basis evidence generated by new DNA testing technology.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 5, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 14, 2015

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Oct. 14, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

Oct. 27, 2015

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 8, 2015

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

To repeal a Jan. 1, 2016 deadline for a prisoner to appeal his or her conviction on the basis evidence generated by new DNA testing technology.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 17, 2015