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MI HB5047

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/4/2015

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Leonard

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the Criminal Code sentencing guidelines to reclassify first degree vulnerable adult abuse from a Class C felony to a Class B felony.

  • Increases the maximum sentence for first degree vulnerable adult abuse from 15 years to 20 years imprisonment.

  • Applies sentencing guidelines to enumerated felonies under Michigan Compiled Laws Chapter 750, including child abuse, child sexual abuse material offenses, and vulnerable adult abuse.

  • Requires that violations of MCL 750.145d (using internet or computer to commit crime) be sentenced based on the offense category, offense variable level, and prior record variable level of the underlying offense.

  • Bill's effective date is contingent upon enactment of House Bill 5046 or a related Senate Bill.

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for first degree vulnerable adult abuse; reflect increase in penalty. Amends sec. 16g, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16g). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5046'15

Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 11/05/2015

11/5/2015

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice11/4/2015

Full Bill Text

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