2007 House Bill 4916

Expand human trafficking definitions and penalties

Introduced in the House

June 13, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Marc Corriveau (D-20)

To include <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2006-HB-5747">human trafficking</a> in the crimes that come under the state racketeering law (RICO), which among other things would allow the seizure and sale of a violator’s assets, with the proceeds going to law enforcement agencies.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Feb. 20, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 27, 2008

Amendment offered

To replace a reference to a kidnappiing statute with a reference to the human trafficking crime proposed by House Bill 4914.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 28, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary