Credit Katie Raymond / Michigan Radio
Lawmakers in Michigan s House of Representatives have introduced a package of bills designed to make changes to existing laws regarding public safety.
The seven-bill package has bipartisan support, and seeks to lower recidivism rates and provide support to victims of crimes.
House bills 4670-4677 would make a variety of changes to the state s corrections system. HB 4670, for example, would set up a system of productivity time units that incentivize inmates participating in a vocational or educational program. These units could have an impact on whether that inmate is granted parole.
The bills would also amend rules for victims of crimes who receive compensation from the state. For instance, HB 4674 would increase the amount of money a victim is eligible to receive, and would expand the definition of who could benefit from such compensation in the event that the victim is killed as a result of the crime.