2016 Senate Bill 975

Senate probation and parole reform package

Introduced in the Senate

May 19, 2016

Introduced by Sen. Peter MacGregor (R-28)

To revise the definition of criminal recidivism in various laws, making it “the rearrest, reconviction, and reincarceration in prison or jail of an individual within three to five years of his or her release” from a previous term or probation period. This is part of package that includes Senate Bills 932 to 949.

Referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness

June 1, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 9, 2016

Amendment offered

To revise some specific details in the proposed definitions and procedures.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0

Received in the House

July 13, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice