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MI HB4559
MI HB4559Criminal procedure: sentencing; penalties for certain crimes of imprisonment for life without parole eligibility; amend public health code to reflect potential resentencing. Amends sec. 17764 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17764). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4556'23
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Introduced
05/16/2023
05/16/2023
In Committee
12/03/2024
12/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
102nd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled"Public health code,"by amending section 17764 (MCL 333.17764), as amended by 2004 PA 214.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public Health Code to modify the penalties for certain crimes related to the sale, possession, or manufacture of adulterated or misbranded drugs or devices. The key changes include:
1. Removing the mandatory life without parole sentence for violations that result in the death of two or more individuals, and instead allowing for resentencing under the existing provisions for parole eligibility.
2. Clarifying that the increased penalties for violations resulting in personal injury, serious impairment, or death apply to the person who committed the violation, rather than using passive language.
3. Tying the effectiveness of this bill to the enactment of another related bill, likely House Bill 4556.
The bill aims to provide more flexibility in sentencing for these types of drug-related crimes, particularly in cases where the violation results in serious consequences.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (20)
Donavan McKinney (D)*,
Abraham Aiyash (D),
Noah Arbit (D),
Julie Brixie (D),
Brenda Carter (D),
Emily Dievendorf (D),
Kristian Grant (D),
Kara Hope (D),
Jason Hoskins (D),
Sharon MacDonell (D),
Jaz Martus (D),
Mike McFall (D),
Cynthia Neeley (D),
Amos O'Neal (D),
Natalie Price (D),
Carrie Rheingans (D),
Dylan Wegela (D),
Karen Whitsett (D),
Jimmie Wilson (D),
Stephanie Young (D),
Last Action
Placed On Third Reading (on 12/11/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2023-HB-4559 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Reported from Committee | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/billanalysis/House/pdf/2023-HLA-4556-D6DFC85E.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Summary as Introduced | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/billanalysis/House/pdf/2023-HLA-4556-CFF28ADA.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/billintroduced/House/htm/2023-HIB-4559.htm |
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