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MI HB4506
Bill
Status
5/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Sarah Lightner
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AI Summary
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Establishes sentencing guidelines for defendants aged 18-21 at the time of their offense who are convicted of specific serious crimes including first-degree murder, terrorism, and explosives violations
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Allows prosecutors to file a motion seeking life without parole for eligible defendants, with a 42-day deadline after conviction for new cases or 360 days after the act's effective date for prior convictions
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Requires courts to hold a sentencing hearing considering factors from Miller v Alabama (2012), including the defendant's incarceration record, and to specify aggravating and mitigating circumstances on the record
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If life without parole is not imposed, mandates a minimum sentence of 35-50 years with a maximum of at least 80 years, to be served consecutively to related sentences
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Establishes resentencing priority giving precedence to defendants who have already served 25+ years, and requires credit for time already served
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure: sentencing; guidelines for sentencing individuals aged 18 to 21 to life without parole; provide for. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 - 777.69) by adding sec. 25b to ch. IX.
Criminal procedure: sentencing
Last Action
Defeated Roll Call #173 Yeas 55 Nays 43 Excused 0 Not Voting 12
7/24/2025