2014 Senate Bill 749 / Public Act 134

Revise crime victim impact statement detail

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 30, 2014

Introduced by Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker (R-20)

To restrict a parent or guardian’s right to to allow the parent or guardian of a crime victim who was less than 18 years when the crime was committed to make a "victim impact statement" at specified points of the trial and sentencing, even though the victim has reached the age of majority (turned 18) by that time. This would not apply if the parent or guardian is the defendant or is incarcerated. Under current law, only parents or guardians of minors can make this statement.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Feb. 5, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 12, 2014

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 12, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

April 17, 2014

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 13, 2014

Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)

To restrict a parent or guardian’s right to to allow the parent or guardian of a crime victim who was less than 18 years when the crime was committed to make a "victim impact statement" at specified points of the trial and sentencing, even though the victim has reached the age of majority (turned 18) by that time. This would not apply if the parent or guardian is the defendant or is incarcerated. Under current law, only parents or guardians of minors can make this statement.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

May 27, 2014