Senate Bill 1231 Summary

• Amends MCL 777.12m to add sentencing guidelines for violation of provisions regarding potentially dangerous dogs or dangerous dogs under MCL 287.323a(1), classifying it as a Class G felony with a statutory maximum of 4 years.

• Adds six additional agricultural and animal-related felonies to the sentencing guidelines table, including violations under the grain dealers act, Michigan family farm development act, insect pest and plant disease act, quarantine rules, organic products act, and food safety regulations.

• Updates sentencing guidelines for two existing dangerous animal offenses: MCL 287.323(1) for dangerous animals causing death (Class C, 15 years) and MCL 287.323(2) for dangerous animals causing serious injury (Class G, 4 years).

• Conditional enactment: The bill takes effect only if Senate Bill 1232 of the 100th Legislature is also enacted into law.