Bill > SB0256

This bill amends sections of Michigan's criminal procedure code related to sentencing guidelines, specifically focusing on updating references to certain criminal offenses. The bill makes technical changes to how specific crimes are categorized and referenced, with notable modifications to statutes involving utility-related offenses and property damage. Key changes include narrowing the reference for utility-related damage from the entire statute 750.282 to specifically 750.282(2)(b), and similarly modifying the reference to 750.383a from the entire statute to specifically 750.383a(1). These changes appear to be mostly procedural, likely aimed at providing more precise legal language and ensuring that sentencing guidelines accurately reflect the specific subsections of criminal statutes. The bill will take effect 90 days after enactment and is tied to the passage of a companion bill (Senate Bill 255), meaning it will only become law if that related legislation is also enacted. The modifications are part of ongoing efforts to refine and update Michigan's criminal code to ensure clarity and precision in legal definitions and sentencing guidelines.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0256