2005 Senate Bill 263 / 2006 Public Act 79

Allow certain hearsay evidence in domestic violence cases

Introduced in the Senate

March 2, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Beverly Hammerstrom (R-17)

To allow hearsay evidence that refers to a threat of physical violence made near in time to the crime to be admissible in domestic violence court cases. This would apply to the statements victims make to emergency responders, but then may recant under pressure from the perpetrator.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Oct. 19, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 2, 2005

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

Nov. 3, 2005

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 3, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Feb. 22, 2006

Reported without amendment

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

March 2, 2006

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

Amendment offered by Rep. William Van Regenmorter (R-74)

To clarify that the bill applies to hearings starting on May 1, 2006.

The amendment passed by voice vote

March 7, 2006

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To allow hearsay evidence that refers to a threat of physical violence made near in time to the crime to be admissible in domestic violence court cases. This would apply to the statements victims make to emergency responders, but then may recant under pressure from the perpetrator.

Received

To give the bill immediate effect.

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 8, 2006

March 14, 2006

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

March 23, 2006