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MI HB4179
Bill
Status
3/7/2023
Primary Sponsor
Karen Whitsett
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AI Summary
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Amends MCL 777.16l to add two new felonies to Michigan's criminal sentencing guidelines related to assisted reproduction procedures.
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Creates MCL 750.219g(1): False representation regarding specific circumstances of an assisted reproduction procedure, classified as Class E felony with maximum 5-year sentence.
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Creates MCL 750.219g(2): Health professional knowingly or recklessly using a human embryo or gamete other than the one agreed to by the patient, classified as Class C felony with maximum 15-year sentence.
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Changes reference from "DHS employee" to "DHHS employee" in the impersonation statute (MCL 750.217e) to reflect departmental name change.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment and is contingent on passage of HB 4178 of the 102nd Legislature.
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for false representation regarding assisted reproduction; provide for. Amends sec. 16l, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16l). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4178'23
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines
Last Action
Placed On Third Reading
10/12/2023