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MI HB4260
Bill
Status
3/9/2023
Primary Sponsor
Luke Meerman
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AI Summary
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Changes statutory language in Michigan's prison code from "shall" to "must" and replaces gendered pronouns with gender-neutral "prisoner" terminology throughout Section 34
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Removes references to obsolete criminal statutes (sections 80, 205, 205a, 206, 208, 211, and 319 of the Michigan Penal Code) while clarifying they are "former sections" to maintain legal continuity
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Removes the parenthetical reference "(marine safety)" from the natural resources and environmental protection act citation without changing the substantive law
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment, contingent upon passage of House Bill 4257 (tie-bar provision)
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Makes technical corrections to disciplinary time provisions applicable to prisoners serving indeterminate sentences, with no substantive changes to parole board procedures or good conduct reduction eligibility
Legislative Description
Crimes: penalties; references to crime of child abuse; modify in the prison code. Amends sec. 34 of 1893 PA 118 (MCL 800.34). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4257'23
Crimes: penalties
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/09/2023
3/9/2023