2019 Senate Bill 257 / Public Act 115

Revise domestic violence sanctions detail

Introduced in the Senate

April 10, 2019

Introduced by Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-1)

To essentially correct a statutory reference in law establishing that deferred domestic violence charges would count as prior convictions in subsequent cases. “Deferred charges” mean the a person who admits guilt is allowed to meet certain probation conditions in return for not having the crime appear on his or her permanent criminal record.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

May 15, 2019

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 19, 2019

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Sept. 19, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Oct. 8, 2019

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 22, 2019

Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)

To essentially correct a statutory reference in law establishing that deferred domestic violence charges would count as prior convictions in subsequent cases. “Deferred charges” mean the a person who admits guilt is allowed to meet certain probation conditions in return for not having the crime appear on his or her permanent criminal record.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Nov. 8, 2019