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MI HB6317
Bill
Status
11/5/2020
Primary Sponsor
Mark Huizenga
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AI Summary
HB 6317 Summary
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Amends the Michigan Criminal Code sentencing guidelines (MCL 777.12m) to modify felony offense classifications under Chapters 285-289 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
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Removes "dangerous animal causing death" (MCL 287.323(1), Category C, 15-year maximum) from the sentencing guidelines table.
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Changes "dangerous animal causing serious injury" offense to "violations regarding vicious dog" (MCL 287.323(2)), reclassified from Person/Category C to Public Safety/Category G with 4-year maximum sentence.
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Adds new offense: "animal industry act violations" (MCL 287.744(10)) as a public order felony, Category G with 5-year maximum sentence.
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Contains contingency clause that the act does not take effect unless Senate Bill (unspecified number) or House Bill 6318 is enacted into law.
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crimes involving the ownership of a dangerous animal or a vicious dog; modify. Amends sec. 12m of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.12m).
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 11/10/2020
11/10/2020