Michigan HB5155 prohibits duress as a defense for second-degree murder.
Michigan HB5155 amends the Michigan Penal Code to explicitly state that duress is not a defense for second-degree murder. This change ensures that individuals cannot use duress as a justification for committing second-degree murder, aligning with the current law that already prohibits duress as a defense for other kinds of murder. The amendment takes effect 90 days after the bill is enacted into law.
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