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MI HB5994

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/23/2020

Primary Sponsor

Luke Meerman

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum prison sentence for first-time felony firearm convictions from 2 years to "not more than 3 years" for carrying a firearm during felony commission.

  • Allows first-time felony firearm sentences to be served concurrently or consecutively with the underlying felony sentence, whereas second and subsequent convictions must be served consecutively.

  • Removes mandatory minimum sentencing for first convictions under the section; parole and probation ineligibility applies only to second or subsequent convictions.

  • Applies the same sentencing changes to pneumatic gun violations used in furtherance of felonies.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure: sentencing; 2-year mandatory sentencing requirement for first felony firearm conviction; eliminate. Amends sec. 227b of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.227b).

Criminal procedure: sentencing

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 07/23/2020

8/6/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary7/23/2020

Full Bill Text

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