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MI HB4333
MI HB4333Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for conducting pathogen enhancement engineering or research; provide for. Amends sec. 13k, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.13k). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4332'25
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Introduced
04/17/2025
04/17/2025
In Committee
04/17/2025
04/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled"The code of criminal procedure,"by amending section 13k of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13k), as amended by 2023 PA 208.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure by adding a new sentencing guideline for a specific type of scientific research. Specifically, the bill introduces a new criminal offense under section 333.2670, which criminalizes "conducting pathogen enhancement engineering or research" as a Class E felony with a maximum sentence of 5 years. The bill also makes several minor technical corrections to existing statutes, such as standardizing capitalization (e.g., changing "social security" to "Social Security") and clarifying language in HIV-related criminal statutes about informing partners of HIV status. The bill includes a tie-bar provision, meaning it will only take effect if a companion bill (Senate Bill No. ____ or House Bill No. 4332) is also enacted. The addition of the pathogen enhancement research offense suggests the legislature is seeking to regulate potentially dangerous scientific research that could pose risks to public health and safety by creating new guidelines for prosecuting such activities.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (10)
Brad Paquette (R)*,
Brian BeGole (R),
Will Bruck (R),
Gina Johnsen (R),
Tim Kelly (R),
Greg Markkanen (R),
Pat Outman (R),
Joseph Pavlov (R),
Angela Rigas (R),
Josh Schriver (R),
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 04/17/2025 (on 04/22/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4333 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2025-HIB-4333.htm |
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