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MI SB0206

Bill

Status

Passed

10/22/2014

Primary Sponsor

Tonya Schuitmaker

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Origin

Senate

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Michigan's sentencing guidelines to add prostitution and human trafficking offenses to chapter XVII of the criminal procedure act.

  • Establishes sentencing classifications for prostitution-related felonies ranging from Class G (2-year maximum) for third or subsequent prostitution offenses to Class B (20-year maximum) for pandering, placing spouse into prostitution, and accepting earnings from prostitution.

  • Creates sentencing guidelines for human trafficking violations with penalties ranging from Class D (10-year maximum) for basic violations to Class A (life sentence) when the violation involves death or commission of certain felonies.

  • Adds theatrical recording device offenses to sentencing guidelines with Class G penalty (2 years) for second offense and Class F penalty (4 years) for third or subsequent offense.

  • Requires that for conspiracy, attempt, or solicitation of human trafficking violations, sentencing be based on the underlying offense's category and variable levels; takes effect January 14, 2015, contingent on enactment of SB 205, HB 5231, and HB 5234.

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of soliciting a person under 18 years of age to commit prostitution; provide to reflect increased penalty. Amends sec. 16w, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16w). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5231'14, HB 5234'14, SB 0205'13

Criminal procedure, sentencing guidelines

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0327'14 With Immediate Effect

10/22/2014

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice6/5/2014
Families, Seniors And Human Services2/27/2013
Judiciary2/19/2013

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