2021 House Bill 4674 / 2022 Public Act 77

Increase, revise procedures for crime victim reimbursement claims

Introduced in the House

April 21, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Bronna Kahle (R-57)

To increase the dollar amounts, expand eligibility, and make other changes in a law that authorizes crime victim reimbursement claims.

Referred to the Committee on Rules and Competitveness

Nov. 9, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 8, 2021

Passed in the House 96 to 8 (details)

To increase the dollar amounts, expand eligibility, and make other changes in a law that authorizes crime victim reimbursement claims. Among the changes, the maximum emergency award would rise from $500 to $4,000, the maximum aggregate award from $25,000 to $45,000, and the maximum funeral grant from $5,000 to $8,000.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 9, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

April 20, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 4, 2022

Passed in the Senate 33 to 1 (details)

To increase the dollar amounts, expand eligibility, and make other changes in a law that authorizes crime victim reimbursement claims. Among the changes, the maximum emergency award would rise from $500 to $4,000, the maximum aggregate award from $25,000 to $45,000, and the maximum funeral grant from $5,000 to $8,000.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

May 19, 2022