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MI SB0497
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure to modify sentencing guidelines in Chapter XVII (MCL 777.16b) for animal-related felonies.
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Adds new felony provision MCL 750.50(5)(d) for leaving an animal unattended in a vehicle causing the animal's death, classified as a Class F felony with maximum sentence of 5 years.
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Corrects statutory references for killing or torturing animals (MCL 750.50b(2)) and harming law enforcement or search and rescue animals (MCL 750.50c(2) and 750.50c(7)).
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment, but only if Senate Bill No. 496 of the 99th Legislature is also enacted into law (tie-bar provision).
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 0496'17
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines
Last Action
Referred To Committee Of The Whole
5/30/2018