2017 Senate Bill 21 / Public Act 15

Senate probation and parole reform package

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 18, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Rebekah Warren (D-18)

To earmark up to $1 million annually from a state crime victims fund to “child assessment centers” that would provide “services to children who have experienced trauma or abuse as a result of a criminal offense”.

Referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness

Jan. 31, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 2, 2017

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 2, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness

March 2, 2017

Reported without amendment

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

March 8, 2017

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To make victims of "minor crimes" as defined in the bill also eligible for money from state crime victims fund.

Received in the Senate

March 9, 2017

Passed in the Senate 34 to 1 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

March 30, 2017