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MI HB5038

MI HB5038
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for false representation regarding assisted reproduction; provide for. Amends sec. 16l, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16l). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5036'25


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Introduced
09/24/2025
In Committee
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
02/18/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

103rd Legislature

Bill Summary

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled"The code of criminal procedure,"by amending section 16l of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16l), as amended by 2024 PA 262.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure to add new sentencing guidelines for crimes related to false representations in assisted reproduction procedures. Specifically, it introduces two new offenses: one for making a false representation about specific circumstances concerning an assisted reproduction procedure, classified as a Class E felony with a statutory maximum of 5 years, and another for a health professional knowingly or recklessly using a human embryo or gamete other than the one agreed to by the patient during an assisted reproduction procedure, classified as a Class C felony with a statutory maximum of 15 years. These additions are part of a larger effort to update sentencing guidelines for various felonies, and this bill is contingent on the enactment of House Bill No. 5036 of the 103rd Legislature.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Government Operations (on 02/24/2026)

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