MI HB5159

Expands Michigan's arson laws by adding "recklessly" as a culpable mental state alongside "willfully" and "maliciously" for first through fifth degree arson offenses

First degree arson (multiunit dwellings, buildings causing physical injury, or mines) remains punishable by life imprisonment or any term of years, fines up to $20,000 or 3 times property value

Second degree arson (single dwellings) carries up to 20 years imprisonment; third degree (other buildings or personal property $20,000+) up to 10 years; fourth degree (property $1,000-$20,000 or spreading fires) up to 5 years

Arson of insured property with intent to defraud is punishable by up to life imprisonment for dwellings, 20 years for other buildings, or 10 years for personal property

The amendatory act takes effect 90 days after enactment