HB5837 — Criminal procedure: defenses; affirmative defense that individual committed a crime because the individual was a victim of human trafficking; establish. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 - 777.69) by adding sec. 21d to ch. VIII.

HB5837 — Criminal procedure: defenses; affirmative defense that individual committed a crime because the individual was a victim of human trafficking; establish. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 - 777.69) by adding sec. 21d to ch. VIII. · Informed CitizenryThis bill amends the code of criminal procedure to establish an affirmative defense for individuals charged with a felony or misdemeanor violation of state law. Under this provision, a defendant ma…Open in Informed Citizenry