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2019 Senate Bill 70: Create crime victim confidential address program
Public Act 301 of 2020
Introduced by Sen. Ruth Johnson R-Holly on January 29, 2019
To establish an address confidentiality program for crime victims, with the state Attorney General giving a victim a “designated address” to which mail could be sent and then forwarded to the individual’s current location. This location would not be subject to disclosure under open records laws, and the person could also vote in elections using the designated address. Senate Bills 71 to 76 amend other statutes to accomodate this program. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee on January 29, 2019
Reported in the Senate on October 8, 2019
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Received in the House on October 22, 2019
Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on October 22, 2019
Reported in the House on May 19, 2020
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered by Rep. Graham Filler R-Clinton County on December 1, 2020
To allow an employee of a county prosecutor's to be a designated "victim advocate" that assists individuals using this program, in addition to specified state employees.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the House on December 1, 2020
Received in the Senate on December 2, 2020
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on December 29, 2020