2017 House Bill 5010 / 2018 Public Act 148

Extend statute of limitations for armed robbery

Introduced in the House

Sept. 26, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Diana Farrington (R-30)

To extend the statute of limitations for armed robbery from six years to 10 years after the offence is committed. In cases where no perpetrator has been identified of the offense, the statute of limitation would be 10 years after the offender is identified by his legal name.

Referred to the Committee on Law and Justice

Feb. 6, 2018

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 27, 2018

Passed in the House 92 to 16 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 28, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

April 12, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 1, 2018

Passed in the Senate 32 to 4 (details)

To extend the statute of limitations for armed robbery from six years to 10 years after the offence is committed. In cases where no perpetrator has been identified of the offense, the statute of limitation would be 10 years after the offender is identified by his legal name.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

May 16, 2018