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MI SB0338
MI SB0338Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for certain tampering with evidence offenses by law enforcement officers; provide for. Amends sec. 16x, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16x). TIE BAR WITH: SB 337'25
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Introduced
05/29/2025
05/29/2025
In Committee
05/29/2025
05/29/2025
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 16x of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16x), as amended by 2012 PA 323.
AI Summary
This bill amends Michigan's sentencing guidelines by adding a new criminal offense specifically targeting law enforcement officers who intentionally deactivate their body-worn cameras while using excessive force. The new provision, inserted under section 750.483a(7), classifies this action as a Class G felony punishable by up to 2 years in prison. The bill is part of a larger set of criminal statutes that outline various offenses related to obstructing justice, interfering with official duties, and tampering with evidence. The new section is designed to hold law enforcement officers accountable for potentially misconduct by creating a specific criminal penalty for intentionally disabling body cameras during incidents involving excessive force. The bill will take effect 90 days after enactment, but only if a companion Senate Bill (No. 337) is also enacted into law. This legislative change is part of a broader effort to increase transparency and accountability in law enforcement by ensuring that body-worn cameras remain operational during critical incidents.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
Sylvia Santana (D)*,
Sarah Anthony (D),
Rosemary Bayer (D),
Darrin Camilleri (D),
Mary Cavanagh (D),
Stephanie Chang (D),
Erika Geiss (D),
Jeff Irwin (D),
Mallory McMorrow (D),
Sue Shink (D),
Last Action
Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety (12:00:00 6/26/2025 Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building 201 Townsend St, Lansing, M) (on 06/26/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0338 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: SUMMARY OF INTRODUCED BILL IN COMMITTEE | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/Senate/pdf/2025-SFA-0337-G.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/Senate/htm/2025-SIB-0338.htm |
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