HB 4389 Summary

• Amends sections 16o and 16s of the Criminal Code's sentencing guidelines chapter to modify felony classifications and statutory maximum sentences for various property and person crimes in Michigan Compiled Laws chapter 750.

• Updates sentencing guidelines for fraud-related offenses (MCL 750.271-750.313), including fraudulent securities issuance, financial document fraud, and food stamp fraud with varying sentence maximums based on offense amounts and prior convictions.

• Modifies sentencing guidelines for property destruction offenses ranging from malicious destruction of personal property and buildings to research property and utility infrastructure, with sentences ranging from 4 to 20 years depending on damage amounts and prior convictions.

• Adjusts sentencing classifications and maximums for crimes against persons including throwing dangerous objects at vehicles (4-15 years), research property damage causing injury or death (5-15 years), mayhem (10 years), and placing harmful objects in food (10 years).

• Takes effect 90 days after enactment and is contingent on enactment of HB 4390, indicating these bills are tied together as a comprehensive sentencing guidelines reform package.