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MI HB6399

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

8/24/2010

Primary Sponsor

Douglas Geiss

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

AI Summary

HB 6399 Summary

  • Amends MCL 777.16c (Chapter XVII of the Criminal Procedure Act) to modify sentencing guidelines for arson offenses enumerated in Chapter 750 of Michigan Compiled Laws.

  • Changes the sentencing classification for arson of a dwelling house that is a multiunit building from Class A to life imprisonment (amended from MCL 750.72(2)).

  • Refines sentencing categories for arson of personal property by specifying separate penalties based on property value ($1,000-$20,000 vs. $20,000 or more) and prior conviction status.

  • Includes provisions for preparing to burn personal property with similar value-based and prior conviction distinctions (MCL 750.77).

  • Effective only upon enactment of HB 6400 or a companion Senate Bill.

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of arson of a dwelling house that is a multiunit building; reflect increased penalty. Amends sec. 16c, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16c). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6400'10

Criminal procedure, sentencing guidelines

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 08/25/2010

8/25/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary8/24/2010

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