HB 6225 Summary

• Amends Michigan's criminal sentencing guidelines to add a new "Offense Variable 30" for diminished capacity that courts may apply to reduce sentencing points by up to 5 points.

• Defines "diminished capacity" as a diagnosed condition causing impaired judgment or lack of impulse control that substantially limits an offender's ability to make considered decisions as a mature adult.

• Requires a licensed physician, psychologist, or psychiatrist to diagnose neurological, neurodevelopmental, or genetic/congenital disorders supporting a diminished capacity finding before the court can score this variable.

• Specifies that Offense Variable 30 is discretionary with the court and must be scored after all other offense variables (1-20) in the sentencing calculation.

• Takes effect 90 days after enactment.