2009 House Bill 5577 / 2010 Public Act 362

Expand human trafficking definitions and penalties

Introduced in the House

Nov. 5, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Vicki Barnett (D-37)

To include <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2006-HB-5747">human trafficking</a> in the "predicate" 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

Dec. 9, 2009

Reported without amendment

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

Jan. 20, 2010

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

Passed in the House 106 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

Jan. 21, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 1, 2010

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Dec. 3, 2010

Substitute offered by Sen. Wayne Kuipers (R-30)

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

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 33 to 0 (details)

To include <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2006-HB-5747">human trafficking</a> in the "predicate" 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.

Received in the House

Dec. 3, 2010

Dec. 15, 2010

Passed in the House 89 to 1 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 22, 2010