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MI HB5955
Bill
Status
10/19/2016
Primary Sponsor
Holly Hughes
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AI Summary
HB 5955 Summary
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Amends Michigan's criminal sentencing guidelines (MCL 777.16g) to add two new offense categories related to child sexually abusive material under MCL 750.145c(4).
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Creates separate sentencing classifications for possessing child sexually abusive material (Class F felony, 4-year maximum) and aggravated possession of such material (Class D felony, 7-year maximum).
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For violations of MCL 750.145d (using internet or computer to commit crimes), sentencing shall be based on the underlying offense category, offense variable level, and prior record variable level.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment, contingent upon House Bill 5954 being enacted into law (tied bill requirement).
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material; provide for. Amends sec. 16g, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16g). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5954'16
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 10/19/2016
11/9/2016