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MI HB4719
Bill
Status
8/17/2021
Primary Sponsor
Robert Bezotte
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AI Summary
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Requires persons convicted of first-degree murder to be immediately committed to the Department of Corrections pending sentencing, if the person was at least 18 years old at the time of the offense and the sheriff will transport them for final sentencing.
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Mandates that sentencing hearings for such individuals must be held no more than 30 days after commitment to the Department of Corrections.
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Applies to first-degree murder convictions under three categories: premeditated killing, murder during commission of specified felonies (including sexual assault, robbery, kidnapping, and arson), and murder of peace officers or corrections officers during performance of duty.
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Maintains existing first-degree murder penalties of life imprisonment without eligibility for parole.
Legislative Description
Corrections: state facilities; certain individuals to immediately be housed in department of corrections; require. Amends sec. 316 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.316).
State agencies (existing): corrections
Last Action
Referred To Committee Of The Whole With Substitute (s-1)
6/7/2022