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MI HB5916

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

9/21/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jon Hoadley

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the Criminal Code of Procedure (1927 PA 175) to add 12 felony offenses to the sentencing guidelines framework in MCL 777.12m
  • Adds agricultural and animal-related felonies including violations of the grain dealers act, Michigan family farm development act, organic products act, and dangerous dog regulations
  • Establishes sentencing classifications ranging from Class C (15-year maximum) to Class H (1-year maximum) for the newly enumerated offenses
  • Includes dangerous animal offenses (MCL 287.323 and 287.323a) with penalties up to 15 years for causing death and 4 years for causing serious injury or dangerous dog violations
  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment, contingent on passage of related legislation (HB 5915)

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for violating provisions of 1988 PA 426 related to potentially dangerous dogs and dangerous dogs; enact. Amends sec. 12m, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.12m). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5915'16, HB 5915'16

Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 09/21/2016

9/22/2016

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice9/21/2016

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