Bill > HB4337

This bill amends the Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure by updating the sentencing guidelines to include several new felony offenses related to bringing undocumented persons into the country. Specifically, the bill adds multiple new sections under Michigan Compiled Laws 750.409c that establish different severity levels for various immigration-related offenses, ranging from bringing an alien into the country for commercial benefit to more serious violations resulting in serious bodily injury or death. The new provisions create different sentencing classes (from Class E to Class A) depending on the specific circumstances of the offense, with maximum sentences ranging from 5 years to life in prison. The bill classifies these offenses under different categories such as "Public Order" and "Person" offenses, which helps determine the sentencing guidelines. The amendments will take effect 90 days after enactment, but are contingent on the passage of a related House Bill (HB 4336). These changes appear to be aimed at providing more comprehensive legal framework for prosecuting and sentencing immigration-related criminal activities at the state level.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4337