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MI HB5064

MI HB5064
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of leaving animal unattended in a motor vehicle; enact. Amends sec. 16b, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16b). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5063'17


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Introduced
10/05/2017
In Committee
10/05/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

99th Legislature

Bill Summary

Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of leaving animal unattended in a motor vehicle; enact. Amends sec. 16b, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16b). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5063'17

AI Summary

This bill amends Michigan's criminal procedure law to establish sentencing guidelines for the crime of leaving an animal unattended in a motor vehicle, which can result in the animal's death. Specifically, it adds this crime as a new Class F felony with a maximum sentence of 5 years. The bill also makes technical changes to the existing criminal code provisions related to animal fighting and cruelty offenses. The bill will not take effect unless a related bill, Senate Bill No. 496 or House Bill No. ____ (request no. 03014'17), is also enacted into law.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 10/05/2017 (on 10/10/2017)

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