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MI SB0461
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends Michigan's sentencing guidelines for felony drug delivery and manufacturing offenses involving certain schedule 1 and 2 controlled substances, including heroin, fentanyl, carfentanil, and other opiates
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Creates new tiered penalty structure distinguishing between heroin/fentanyl/carfentanil offenses and other opiates, with higher maximum sentences for the former (e.g., 40 years vs. 30 years for 450-1,000 grams)
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Increases maximum sentence for delivery or manufacture of less than 50 grams of heroin, fentanyl, or carfentanil to 25 years (Class B felony), compared to 20 years for other schedule 1 or 2 substances
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Removes previous sentencing guideline entries and reorganizes controlled substance delivery/manufacturing offenses into new statutory subsections (333.7401(5) through 333.7401(8))
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment and is contingent upon passage of Senate Bill No. 460
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for manufacturing, creating, delivering, or possessing with intent certain schedule 1 and 2 controlled substances; amend. Amends sec. 13m, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.13m). TIE BAR WITH: SB 460'25
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety
6/26/2025