CHILD ABUSE: EXPAND TO INCLUDE DRUNK DRIVING
House Bill 6377
Sponsor: Rep. Joanne Voorhees
Committee: Family and Children Services
Complete to 10-3-02
A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 6377 AS INTRODUCED 9-24-02
The bill would amend the Child Protection Law (Public Act 238 of 1975) to expand the definition of "child abuse" to include operating a vehicle in violation of Section 625(1)(b) of the Michigan Vehicle Code (Public Act 300 of 1939) with a child in the vehicle or with the intent to have a child in the vehicle. [Note: Under that section of the vehicle code, it is unlawful for a person with a bodily alcohol content of .10 grams or greater to operate a mote vehicle.]
MCL.722.622
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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.