MI HB4270

Amends the sentencing guidelines in Michigan's Code of Criminal Procedure (MCL 777.16s) to add new felony offenses and modify existing offense classifications for property crimes and crimes against persons.

Expands the definition of malicious destruction of tombs or memorials to include war memorials and war monuments, with Class E penalties for $1,000-$20,000 damage or prior convictions and Class D penalties for $20,000+ damage or prior convictions.

Adds new felony offenses for throwing or dropping dangerous objects at vehicles, with penalties ranging from Class F (4-year maximum) for causing injury to Class C (15-year maximum) for causing death.

Establishes sentencing guidelines for damaging or destroying research property, with Class E penalties for property damage and escalating penalties up to Class C (15-year maximum) if resulting in death.

Contains a tie-bar provision requiring the bill to take effect only upon enactment of another specified bill (House Bill or Senate Bill referenced as request no. 00009'09).