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MI HB5943
Bill
Status
12/31/2018
Primary Sponsor
Scott VanSingel
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AI Summary
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Amends the Michigan Criminal Code sentencing guidelines to add a new felony offense for threatening to commit a violent act against school students or employees on school property with an overt act toward completion or with specific intent, classified as a Class D felony with a maximum sentence of 10 years.
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Establishes sentencing guidelines for firearm and weapon-related offenses including discharging firearms from vehicles, at dwellings, and at emergency vehicles, with penalties ranging from 2 years to life imprisonment depending on the severity and resulting injuries.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment, contingent upon House Bill No. 5942 of the 99th Legislature also being enacted into law.
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Applies to multiple firearm and dangerous weapon violations including unlawful possession, carrying concealed weapons, armor piercing ammunition, and felon in possession of firearms.
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for threatening a school with a firearm or other deadly or dangerous weapon; enact. Amends sec. 16m, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16m).
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines
Last Action
Assigned Pa 637'18 With Immediate Effect
12/31/2018