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MI SB0766

Bill

Status

Passed

6/23/2010

Primary Sponsor

John Pappageorge

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Origin

Senate

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Michigan's sentencing guidelines statute (MCL 777.16v) to add or modify felony offense categories applicable to sentencing under chapter 777 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

  • Adds new offenses to the sentencing guidelines including human cloning (class D, 10-year maximum) and material false statements in DNA evidence review petitions (class E, 5-year maximum).

  • Modifies sentencing classifications for poisoning offenses, establishing graduated penalties ranging from 4 years to life imprisonment depending on whether the offense causes property damage, injury, or serious impairment.

  • Maintains sentencing guidelines for perjury, subornation of perjury, and polygamy offenses with classifications ranging from class B (life) to class G (4 years).

  • Takes effect June 22, 2010, contingent on Senate Bill No. 765 of the 95th Legislature also being enacted into law.

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crimes related to prizefighting; eliminate. Amends sec. 16v, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16v). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0765'09

Criminal procedure, sentencing guidelines

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0099'10 With Immediate Effect

6/23/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary8/26/2009

Full Bill Text

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