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MI HB5137

MI HB5137
Crimes: controlled substances; crime of manufacturing, delivering, or possession of with intent to deliver heroin or fentanyl; modify to reflect changes in sentencing guidelines. Amends sec. 7401 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.7401). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5138'19


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Introduced
10/22/2019
In Committee
12/02/2020
Crossed Over
06/10/2020
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

100th Legislature

Bill Summary

Crimes; controlled substances; crime of manufacturing, delivering, or possession of with intent to deliver heroin or fentanyl; modify to reflect changes in sentencing guidelines. Amends sec. 7401 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.7401). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5138'19

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 7401 of the Public Health Code to modify the sentencing guidelines for the crime of manufacturing, delivering, or possession with intent to deliver heroin, fentanyl, or other opiates. The bill increases the maximum prison sentences for larger amounts of these substances, with the most severe penalties applying to amounts of 1,000 grams or more. It also adds new provisions to the law specifically addressing heroin, fentanyl, and their derivatives. The bill is tied to the passage of House Bill 5138, which likely contains related changes to the law.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (12)

Last Action

Referred To Committee Of The Whole (on 12/02/2020)

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