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MI HB5712

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/31/2012

Primary Sponsor

Ray Franz

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the Michigan Criminal Code sentencing guidelines (Chapter XVII of 1927 PA 175) to add MCL 750.324, which addresses abortion in violation of the pain-capable unborn child protection act, classifying it as a Class C felony with a maximum sentence of 15 years.

  • Establishes that for violations of MCL 750.213a(3)(a) (coercing a female to have an abortion against her will), the offense class, offense variable level, and prior record variable level shall be determined based on the underlying offense.

  • Adds MCL 750.329a (assisting a suicide) to the sentencing guidelines as a Class E felony with a maximum 5-year sentence.

  • Takes effect January 1, 2013, contingent upon the enactment of Senate Bill No. ____ or House Bill No. 5713 of the 96th Legislature.

  • Introduced May 31, 2012 by Rep. Franz and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for violations to certain abortion requirements; establish. Amends secs. 16l & 16p, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16l & 777.16p). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5713'12

Health, death

Last Action

Referred To Second Reading

6/7/2012

Committee Referrals

Health Policy5/31/2012

Full Bill Text

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