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MI HB6013
Bill
Status
11/8/2012
Primary Sponsor
Mark Meadows
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AI Summary
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Revises Michigan penal code sections to add language referencing MCL 769.1m and 769.1n (Code of Criminal Procedure sections 1m and 1n) as exceptions to mandatory life imprisonment sentences in multiple felony statutes.
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Modifies sentencing language in sections covering drug adulteration, explosives, incendiary devices, poisoning, murder, criminal sexual conduct, and terrorism to specify that mandatory life sentences are subject to the procedures in MCL 769.1m and 769.1n.
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Changes criminal sexual conduct in the first degree (MCL 750.520b) to impose life imprisonment without parole for individuals 18 years or older (changed from 17) who commit sexual penetration against children under 13 with prior convictions for similar offenses.
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Implements prospective and retroactive application procedures for addressing the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Miller v. Alabama, which restricted mandatory life sentences without parole for juvenile offenders.
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Increases penalties for certain crimes when they result in death, injury, or serious bodily impairment, with enhanced punishments ranging from 15 years to life imprisonment depending on the severity of harm caused.
Legislative Description
Crimes; penalties; mandatory life imprisonment for certain crimes; revise to address prospective and retroactive application of United States supreme court decision in Miller v Alabama. Amends secs. 16, 18, 200i, 204, 207, 209, 210, 211a, 316, 436, 520b & 543f of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.16 et seq.).
Crimes, criminal sexual conduct
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 11/09/2012
11/27/2012