HB 6090 Michigan House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

Corrections: prisoners; visitation between prisoners and eligible visitors; provide for certain protections and limitations. Amends secs. 14a, 52, 53 & 68a of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.214a et seq.).

This bill establishes a permanent Family Advisory Board within Michigan's Department of Corrections to improve visitation policies and family reunification efforts. The board will consist of 11 to 16 members, including representatives from the department, the legislative corrections ombudsman, current and former incarcerated individuals, and family members, who will meet regularly and hold public informational sessions. Additionally, the bill modifies hearing procedures by requiring that prisoners be granted access to video recordings of restricted visits before their evidentiary hearings, unless such access is deemed dangerous or disruptive. The department must also consult with the advisory board on any proposed changes to visitation policies and provide them with draft documents for review.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Nov 2024
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Introduced Nov 13, 2024 Last action Nov 14, 2024
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Nov 13, 2024
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referred to Committee on Criminal Justice
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Nov 13, 2024
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introduced by Representative Emily Dievendorf
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1 primary · 14 co-sponsors

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