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MI HB6470

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/21/2010

Primary Sponsor

Lisa Brown

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Michigan's Code of Criminal Procedure (1927 PA 175, MCL 777.16t) to add cyberbullying offenses to the sentencing guidelines framework in Chapter XVII.

  • Establishes sentencing guidelines for cyberbullying crimes committed by minors against minors, including Class E felony for serious bodily impairment (5 years maximum) and Class C felony for resulting death (15 years maximum).

  • Establishes sentencing guidelines for cyberbullying crimes committed by adults against minors, ranging from Class F felony for subsequent violations (4 years maximum) to Class B felony for conduct suggesting death or injury resulting in death (20 years maximum).

  • Adds multiple other felony offenses to the sentencing guidelines table, including stalking, money laundering, hazing, gang membership, and unlawful posting of messages with specified penalties.

  • Takes effect only upon enactment of House Bill 6468 or Senate Bill (number unspecified) in the 95th Legislature.

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of cyberbullying; enact. Amends sec. 16t, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16t) TIE BAR WITH: HB 6468'10

Criminal procedure, sentencing guidelines

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 09/22/2010

9/22/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary9/21/2010

Full Bill Text

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