MI HB5145

Adds intentional discharge of a firearm at a dwelling or occupied structure (section 234b) as a felony that can result in first degree murder charges when a death occurs during commission of the offense.

First degree murder conviction for this offense carries a mandatory life sentence.

Establishes that murder committed in the perpetration of firearm discharge at a dwelling or occupied structure is treated the same as murder during commission of other serious felonies including robbery, arson, sexual assault, and kidnapping.

Clarifies that the firearm discharge provision applies only when the discharge is intentional and directed at an occupied dwelling or structure.