2007 House Bill 5054 / 2008 Public Act 546

Authorize rape victim forensic treatment grants

Introduced in the House

July 24, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Marie Donigan (D-26)

To create a state Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment Board that would make grants and issue contracts to entities that perform the procedures required by sexual assault evidence kits, provide specialized assistance to victims, operate under the auspices of or in partnership with a local sexual assault crisis center, comply with the standards of training and practice of the International Association of Forensic Nurse Examiners, and provide access to forensic medical intervention and treatment services 24 hours a day. The money would come from an assessment imposed on persons convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor. Up to 15 percent of the money could be spent for related training and technical assistance for staff members, and not more than 10 percent for administrative costs.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 5, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 6, 2007

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 106 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 11, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 2, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 19, 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 Senate 33 to 0 (details)

To create a state Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment Board that would make grants and issue contracts to entities that perform the procedures required by sexual assault evidence kits, provide specialized assistance to victims, operate under the auspices of or in partnership with a local sexual assault crisis center, comply with the standards of training and practice of the International Association of Forensic Nurse Examiners, and provide access to forensic medical intervention and treatment services 24 hours a day. The money would come from an assessment imposed on persons convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor. Up to 15 percent of the money could be spent for related training and technical assistance for staff members, and not more than 10 percent for administrative costs.

Received in the House

Dec. 19, 2008

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Passed in the House 92 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2008