HB4718
Prohibiting the "Gay/Trans Panic Defense"
Date of Vote: June 27, 2024
Chamber of Origin: HouseHouse Bill 4718 would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure to prohibit the “gay/trans panic” defense in Michigan. This defense is often used when a gay or transgender person makes an unwanted sexual advance on a person. Currently when this defense is used in Michigan court, the charges can be reduced from murder to manslaughter.1
Turning Point Action’s Position
Voted YEA
450% REPUBLICANS100% DEMOCRATS0% INDEPENDENTS
VOTED NAY
47100% REPUBLICANS0% DEMOCRATS0% INDEPENDENTS
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Voted yea
Alabas FarhatState HouseMichigan
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Amos O'NealState HouseMichigan
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Angela WitwerState HouseMichigan
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Betsy CoffiaState HouseMichigan
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Brenda CarterState HouseMichigan
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Carol GlanvilleState HouseMichigan
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Voted nay
Alicia St. GermaineState HouseMichigan
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Angela RigasState HouseMichigan
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Ann BollinState HouseMichigan
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Bill SchuetteState HouseMichigan
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Brad PaquetteState HouseMichigan
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Bradley SlaghState HouseMichigan
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