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MI HB4720

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/14/2013

Primary Sponsor

Sean McCann

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Michigan's sentencing guidelines (MCL 777.16g) to modify the description of crimes involving leaving a child unattended by removing the phrase "in vehicle" from two offenses under MCL 750.135a.

  • Changes MCL 750.135a(2)(c) description from "Leaving child unattended in vehicle resulting in serious physical harm" to "Leaving child unattended resulting in serious physical harm" (Class D felony, 10-year maximum).

  • Changes MCL 750.135a(2)(d) description from "Leaving child unattended in vehicle resulting in death" to "Leaving child unattended resulting in death" (Class B felony, 15-year maximum).

  • Clarifies that for violations of MCL 750.145d (using internet or computer to commit crimes), the offense category, offense variable level, and prior record variable level are determined based on the underlying offense.

  • Takes effect only upon enactment of Senate Bill No. ____ or House Bill No. 4719 (tie-bar provision).

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; description of crimes involving leaving child unattended; amend. Amends sec. 16g, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16g). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4719'13

Criminal procedure, sentencing guidelines

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 05/15/2013

5/15/2013

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice5/14/2013

Full Bill Text

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