MI HB6226

Amends Michigan controlled substance possession laws to establish tiered felony penalties for possessing Schedule 1 or 2 narcotic drugs based on quantity: life imprisonment for 1,000+ grams, up to 30 years for 450-999 grams, up to 20 years for 50-449 grams, and up to 4 years for 25-49 grams or less than 25 grams.

Establishes felony penalties of up to 10 years or $15,000 fine for possessing certain other controlled substances, and up to 2 years or $2,000 fine for Schedule 1-4 controlled substances not otherwise specified.

Creates misdemeanor penalties for use of narcotic drugs (up to 1 year or $2,000 fine), other Schedule 1-4 substances (up to 1 year or $1,000 fine), hallucinogens like LSD and psilocybin (up to 6 months or $500 fine), and marijuana/salvia (up to 90 days or $100 fine).

Allows individuals sentenced to lifetime probation before April 1, 2003 to petition for discharge after serving 5+ years, with probation officer recommendation or court approval.

Takes effect October 1, 2010 and is conditioned on the enactment of House Bill 6038.