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MI HB5657
Bill
Status
6/10/2020
Primary Sponsor
Gary Howell
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AI Summary
HB 5657 Summary
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Amends MCL 800.285 to modify penalties for violations of the 1909 act regulating weapons and contraband in correctional facilities.
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Changes the punishment structure so violators are guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 5 years or a fine of not more than $1,000, or both.
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Updates statutory references to the Public Health Code by replacing outdated citations (Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of 1978, sections 333.7401 to 333.7415) with current MCL 333.7401 to 333.7461.
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Clarifies that persons delivering or possessing controlled substances subject to enhanced penalties under the Public Health Code must not be prosecuted under this section for those specific offenses.
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Takes effect only if Senate Bill No. ____ or House Bill No. 5627 is enacted into law (tie-bar provision).
Legislative Description
Crimes: other; reference to certain section of public health code in act prohibiting possession of certain items in prison; amend to reflect repeal. Amends sec. 5 of 1909 PA 17 (MCL 800.285). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5627'20
Crimes: other
Last Action
Referred To Committee Of The Whole
12/2/2020