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MI HB5087

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

12/1/2015

Primary Sponsor

John Bizon

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure sentencing guidelines in Chapter XVII to modify language in MCL 777.13k regarding crimes enumerated in Chapter 333 (health-related felonies).

  • Adds "neonate" to existing provisions covering use of live human embryos or fetuses for nontherapeutic research, research on dead embryos or fetuses without mother's consent, and abortion to obtain embryos or fetuses.

  • Clarifies that MCL 333.2690(1) covers sale or delivery of fetuses, embryos, or neonates for certain purposes, with a maximum sentence of 5 years.

  • Adds new provision MCL 333.2690(2) making it a Class E felony (maximum 5 years) to financially benefit from the distribution or transfer of an embryo, fetus, or neonate.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment, contingent on House Bill 5086 or a related Senate Bill being enacted into law.

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for the receipt of compensation for the distribution or transfer of embryo, fetus, or neonate, including portions obtained as the result of an elective abortion; enact. Amends sec. 13k, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.13k). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5086'15

Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 12/02/2015

12/2/2015

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice12/1/2015

Full Bill Text

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