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MI SB0781

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

10/26/2011

Primary Sponsor

Steven Bieda

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Origin

Senate

96th Legislature

AI Summary

Senate Bill 781 Summary

  • Amends the Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure (1927 PA 175) to modify sentencing guidelines in Chapter XVII (MCL 777.16m)

  • Changes the crime of altering a firearm or imitation firearm (750.225) from a felony with a statutory maximum of 18 months to a Class G felony with a 2-year statutory maximum

  • Applies sentencing guidelines to approximately 30 enumerated firearm and weapon-related felonies in Chapter 750 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, including offenses such as sale of firearms to prohibited persons, illegal possession of weapons, felon in possession of firearm, and discharge of firearms

  • Takes effect only if Senate Bill 780 of the 96th Legislature is also enacted into law (tie-bar provision)

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of altering a firearm or imitation firearm; enact, and increase certain penalties. Amends sec. 16m, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16m). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0779'11

Criminal procedure, sentencing guidelines

Last Action

Placed On Order Of Third Reading With Substitute S-3

2/15/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary10/26/2011

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