2006 Senate Bill 1110 / Public Act 507

Revise child abuse probation provisions

Introduced in the Senate

March 2, 2006

Introduced by Sen. Valde Garcia (R-22)

To allow a person guilty of third- or fourth-degree child abuse to be placed on probation for up to five years. Because these crimes are misdemeanors, under current law a maximum of two years probation can be ordered.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 16, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 22, 2006

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

March 23, 2006

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

March 23, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 31, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 12, 2006

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Dec. 13, 2006

Passed in the House 104 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 14, 2006

To allow a person guilty of third- or fourth-degree child abuse to be placed on probation for up to five years. Because these crimes are misdemeanors, under current law a maximum of two years probation can be ordered.

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 28, 2006