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MI HB5821

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/18/2024

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Young

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Creates new felony offense for intentionally discharging a firearm at an occupied motor vehicle, punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment or fine up to $10,000, or both

  • Increases penalty to up to 20 years imprisonment or fine up to $20,000, or both if the shooter knows or has reason to believe a minor is in the vehicle

  • Applies when individual knows or has reason to believe the vehicle is occupied at time of discharge

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment

  • Known as "Messiah's Law"

Legislative Description

Crimes: penalties; penalties for discharging a firearm at a motor vehicle; increase fines if a minor is in the vehicle. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 234g.

Crimes: penalties

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 06/18/2024

9/11/2024

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice6/18/2024

Full Bill Text

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