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MI HB4919
Bill
Status
12/29/2010
Primary Sponsor
Lesia Liss
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AI Summary
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Amends sections 7401 and 7403 of the Public Health Code to modify penalties for manufacturing, delivering, and possessing controlled substances.
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Revises possession penalties for narcotic drugs and schedule 1-2 controlled substances, establishing new thresholds: 25+ grams (up to 4 years imprisonment or $25,000 fine) and less than 25 grams (up to 4 years imprisonment or $25,000 fine).
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Allows individuals sentenced to lifetime probation under the former version of section 7403(2)(a)(iv) to request discharge from probation after serving 5 or more years, either through probation officer recommendation or individual petition to the court.
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Permits multiple motions for resentencing by individuals seeking probation discharge under the new provisions.
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Effective December 22, 2010, contingent upon concurrent enactment of House Bills 4918 and 4920.
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure; probation; persons sentenced to lifetime probation for certain drug crimes; clarify applicability of statute. Amends secs. 7401 & 7403 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.7401 & 333.7403). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4918'09, HB 4920'09
Criminal procedure, sentencing
Last Action
Assigned Pa 352'10 With Immediate Effect
12/29/2010