2017 House Bill 5278 / 2018 Public Act 281

Codify “Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board” in statute

Introduced in the House

Nov. 28, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Sheldon Neeley (D-34)

To place in state statute a “Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board” created by a 2012 executive order, with the duty to coordinate and monitor current government programs in this area, develop standards for new ones, do research on the issue and more.

Referred to the Committee on Law and Justice

March 6, 2018

Reported without amendment

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

March 15, 2018

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 20, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 23, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 12, 2018

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To place in state statute a “Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board” created by a 2012 executive order, with the duty to coordinate and monitor current government programs in this area, develop standards for new ones, do research on the issue and more.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 28, 2018