HB 5964 Summary

• Amends Michigan's criminal sentencing guidelines (MCL 777.11b) to modify felony classifications and statutory maximum sentences for various offenses.

• Removes sentencing guideline entries for three Michigan fireworks safety act violations: consumer fireworks certificate violation (MCL 28.454(1)), fireworks safety violation causing serious impairment (MCL 28.468(1)(c)), and fireworks safety violation causing death (MCL 28.468(1)(d)).

• Adds or modifies sentencing guidelines for identity-related and firearms offenses, including false state ID applications, counterfeiting state ID cards, false representation to obtain personal information, and various firearm licensing violations.

• Takes effect 90 days after enactment and is contingent upon passage of a related Senate or House bill (request no. 07277'20) from the 100th Legislature.