PROVIDING FALSE INFORMATION TO THE CHILDREN'S OMBUDSMAN

House Bill 5367

Sponsor: Rep. Virg Bernero

Committee: Family and Children Services

Complete to 11-8-01

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5367 AS INTRODUCED 11-1-01

The bill would amend the Michigan Penal Code to make it a misdemeanor to knowingly provide false information to the children's ombudsman (or an investigator appointed by the children's ombudsman) regarding any matter under investigation, or to otherwise hinder an investigation. The misdemeanor would be punishable by imprisonment for up to 93 days or a fine not exceeding $100, or both.

MCL 750.411t

 

Analyst: M. Wolf

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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.