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MI SB0497
Bill
AI Summary
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Modifies Michigan's sentencing guidelines for violations of the Youth Employment Standards Act related to child labor law offenses
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Removes felony sentencing guidelines for second and third/subsequent offenses of employing children during certain prohibited hours (previously Class G felony with 2-year max and Class E felony with 10-year max)
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Adds new Class E felony (5-year maximum sentence) for employment of children during certain hours when the violation results in death or great bodily harm
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Updates statutory reference for employment of children in child sexually abusive activity from section 409.122(3) to 409.122(2) (remains Class D felony with 20-year maximum)
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Takes effect only if Senate Bill No. 496 of the 103rd Legislature is enacted into law
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for violation of the youth employment standards act; modify. Amends sec. 14b, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.14b). TIE BAR WITH: SB 496'25
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Labor
8/13/2025