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MI HB5511

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kimberly Edwards

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Allows courts to delay entry of a judgment of conviction until sentencing is complete when a defendant's sentence is being delayed, provided the prosecutor agrees after consulting with the victim
  • Requires the court to find good cause on the record, or the defendant must be accepted into a specialty court or rehabilitation program to qualify for delayed judgment entry
  • Excludes defendants convicted of offenses already eligible for delayed sentencing under existing statutes (including certain drug offenses under MCL 333.7411)
  • Excludes defendants convicted of traffic offenses under the Michigan Vehicle Code that are felonies or misdemeanors involving vehicle operation
  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment and is contingent on House Bill No. 5510 also being enacted into law

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure: sentencing; delayed entry of judgment of conviction when sentencing is delayed; allow with exceptions. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 - 777.69) by adding sec. 1a to ch. XI. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5510'26

Criminal procedure: other

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 02/05/2026

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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