Michigan · 2025-2026
HB 5010
Criminal procedure: defenses; affirmative defense that individual committed a crime because the individual was a victim of human trafficking; establish. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 - 777.69) by adding sec. 21e to ch. VIII.
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Michigan HB 5010 proposes amending the Code of Criminal Procedure (1927 PA 175) by adding section 21e to chapter VIII. This addition would establish an affirmative defense for individuals who committed a crime because they were victims of human trafficking.
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Sponsors + 18 cosponsors
- Pauline Wendzel Republican lead
- Amos O'Neal Democratic
- Angela Witwer Democratic
- Carrie Rheingans Democratic
- Denise Mentzer Democratic
- Donavan McKinney Democratic
- Helena Scott Democratic
- Jason Hoskins Democratic
- Jason Morgan Democratic
- Jennifer Conlin Democratic
- John Fitzgerald Democratic
- Kelly Breen Democratic
- Matt Longjohn Democratic
- Natalie Price Democratic
- Penelope Tsernoglou Democratic
- Regina Weiss Democratic
- Sharon MacDonell Democratic
- Stephanie Young Democratic
- Stephen Wooden Democratic