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MI HB5474

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2020

Primary Sponsor

Julie Calley

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th Legislature

AI Summary

HB 5474 Summary

  • Amends Michigan's sentencing guidelines (MCL 777.16g) to add new felony offenses and sentencing classifications related to child abuse and vulnerable adult crimes.

  • Adds second degree child abuse involving a vulnerable child (MCL 750.136b(4)(c)) as a Class C felony with a 15-year maximum sentence.

  • Splits third degree child abuse and fourth degree vulnerable adult abuse into separate offense categories with specific sentencing guidelines, including enhanced penalties for vulnerable children.

  • Changes the description of MCL 750.145a offense from "soliciting child to commit an immoral act" to "accosting child for immoral purposes" with a Class F felony carrying a 4-year maximum.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment only if House Bill 4783 is also enacted into law.

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for abuse of vulnerable child; enact. Amends sec. 16g, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16g). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4783'19

Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Judiciary, With Substitute (h-1)

6/17/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary6/17/2020
Families, Children, And Seniors2/6/2020

Full Bill Text

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