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MI HB4313

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2013

Primary Sponsor

Stacy Oakes

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Michigan's sentencing guidelines (MCL 777.16m) to increase penalties for discharging firearms from vehicles and at dwellings or potentially occupied structures.

  • Elevates MCL 750.234a(1) (discharging firearm from vehicle) from Class F felony with 4-year maximum to Class D felony with 10-year maximum sentence.

  • Elevates MCL 750.234b(1) (discharging firearm at dwelling or potentially occupied structure) from Class F felony with 4-year maximum to Class D felony with 10-year maximum sentence.

  • Adds new sentencing classifications for firearm discharge offenses causing physical injury (15 years), serious impairment (20 years), or death (life sentence).

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment, contingent on Senate Bill No. ____ or House Bill No. 4312 being enacted into law.

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for increased penalties for crime of intentionally discharging a firearm from a motor vehicle or at a dwelling or potentially occupied structure; enact. Amends sec. 16m, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16m).

Criminal procedure, sentencing guidelines

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 02/27/2013

2/27/2013

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice2/26/2013

Full Bill Text

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