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MI SB0931
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends the Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure (MCL 777.16b) to add sentencing guidelines for animal-related felonies under MCL 750.49 and 750.50.
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Establishes Class F felony for leaving an animal unattended in a vehicle resulting in death (MCL 750.50(5)(d)) with a statutory maximum of 5 years imprisonment.
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Adds sentencing guidelines for animal fighting offenses (MCL 750.49) including fighting animals, organizing fights, attending fights, breeding/selling fighting animals, possessing fight equipment, and inciting attacks.
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Includes sentencing guidelines for animal cruelty and neglect offenses (MCL 750.50), killing or torturing animals (MCL 750.50b), and harming law enforcement or search and rescue dogs.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment and is contingent on Senate Bill No. 930 of the 98th Legislature being enacted into law.
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of leaving animal unattended in a motor vehicle; enact. Amends sec. 16b, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16b). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0930'16
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Judiciary
5/3/2016