2015 House Bill 4479 / 2016 Public Act 87

Create new crime of assaulting pregnant woman

Introduced in the House

April 21, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Amanda Price (R-89)

To make assault and battery against a pregnant women a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment up to 93 days and a $500 fine, with higher penalties (up to five years) for those with prior convictions.

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

June 9, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Oct. 15, 2015

Passed in the House 103 to 2 (details)

Received in the Senate

Oct. 20, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Feb. 4, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 14, 2016

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To make assault and battery against a pregnant women a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment up to 93 days and a $500 fine, with higher penalties (up to five years) for subsequent offenses.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

April 26, 2016