HB-6199 Summary

• Amends MCL 777.13g to add multiple Chapter 324 (Michigan water safety and recreation) felonies to the criminal sentencing guidelines framework.

• Establishes sentencing classifications and maximum penalties for marine vessel crimes including operating under the influence causing death (Class C, 15 years) or serious impairment (Class E, 5 years), and failure to stop at marine accident scenes (Classes C and E).

• Adds sentencing guidelines for off-road vehicle (ORV) and snowmobile crimes under the influence or impaired operation causing death (Class C, 15 years) or serious impairment (Class E, 5 years).

• Includes sentencing guidelines for anchor deployment violations in restricted Great Lakes locations (Class G for first offense with 2-year maximum, Class E for subsequent offenses with 5-year maximum).

• Ties effectiveness to passage of Senate Bill (number blank) or House Bill 6200, meaning this amendment only takes effect if the companion legislation is enacted.