Bill > HB4478

This bill amends the Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure by updating the sentencing guidelines for various offenses related to state identification, firearms, and public safety. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision under section 28.434c(6)(b), which creates a felony offense (Class E) for manufacturing, assembling, importing, selling, or possessing a firearm, frame, or receiver without a serial number as a second or subsequent offense, carrying a maximum sentence of 5 years. The bill is part of a comprehensive update to the state's criminal code, detailing specific offenses and their corresponding sentencing classifications. These offenses range from false statements on various applications (such as firearm licenses, state ID cards, and concealed pistol permits) to more serious public safety violations like improper firearm storage that results in injury or death. The bill is tied to another piece of legislation, suggesting it is part of a larger legislative package aimed at refining Michigan's criminal statutes, particularly those related to firearms and identification documentation.

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