2016 House Bill 5422 / Public Act 480

Expand fourth degree vulnerable adult abuse crime

Introduced in the House

March 2, 2016

Introduced by Rep. John Chirkun (D-22)

To expand the crime of fourth degree vulnerable adult abuse to include actions that create an unreasonable risk of harm or injury even if nothing bad happens.

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

March 15, 2016

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 8, 2016

Passed in the House 105 to 3 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 9, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 13, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 14, 2016

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To expand the crime of fourth degree vulnerable adult abuse to include actions that create an unreasonable risk of harm or injury even if nothing bad happens.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 31, 2016