Bill > HB4508

This bill proposes several modifications to Michigan's penal code, specifically addressing penalties for various serious crimes. The key changes primarily involve adjusting sentencing guidelines for offenses involving dangerous substances, terrorism, sexual conduct, and other serious criminal acts. Most notably, the bill increases penalties for certain offenses, particularly when they result in serious injury or death, and introduces mandatory life imprisonment without parole for specific scenarios. For example, in cases of criminal sexual conduct against children under 13, the bill changes the age threshold for mandatory life without parole from 18 to 21 years old for repeat offenders. The bill also updates language to be more gender-neutral, replacing gendered pronouns with neutral terms like "the person" throughout the text. Additionally, the bill includes a tie bar provision, meaning it will only take effect if House Bill No. 4506 is also enacted into law. The modifications aim to strengthen criminal penalties and provide more comprehensive sentencing guidelines for severe criminal offenses in Michigan.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4508