2017 House Bill 4211 / Public Act 53

Revise human trafficking evidence rules

Introduced in the House

Feb. 15, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Pete Lucido (R-36)

To make admissible in human trafficking cases expert testimony regarding how a victim's behavior may deviate from societal expectations.

Referred to the Committee on Law and Justice

March 7, 2017

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 17, 2017

Passed in the House 106 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 18, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 6, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 8, 2017

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To make admissible in human trafficking cases expert testimony regarding how a victim's behavior may deviate from societal expectations.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 15, 2017