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MI SB1221
Bill
Status
9/13/2012
Primary Sponsor
Tonya Schuitmaker
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AI Summary
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Amends MCL 777.16w (sentencing guidelines chapter XVII) to modify felony classifications and statutory maximums for prostitution and human trafficking offenses under Michigan Compiled Laws Chapter 750.
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Changes MCL 750.451(3) (third or subsequent prostitution offense) from Class G to Class G with 2-year statutory maximum.
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Reclassifies MCL 750.451(4) (soliciting minor over 16 years for prostitution) as Class E felony with 5-year statutory maximum.
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Adds 14 new human trafficking felony offenses with graduated penalties ranging from 10 years to life imprisonment, depending on the method of coercion (physical harm, restraint, legal process abuse, document destruction, blackmail) and resulting injuries or death.
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Adds two offenses for operating audiovisual recording devices in theatrical facilities as Class G (2 years) and Class F (4 years) felonies.
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Takes effect only upon enactment of Senate Bill No. 1213 of the 96th Legislature.
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of soliciting a minor 16 years of age or older to commit prostitution; provide to reflect increased penalty. Amends sec. 16w, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16w). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1213'12
Criminal procedure, sentencing guidelines
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Judiciary
9/13/2012