2013 Senate Bill 582 / 2014 Public Act 191

Authorize enhanced penalties for drive-by shooting

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 3, 2013

Introduced by Sen. Jim Marleau (R-12)

To authorize up to life in prison for intentionally discharging a firearm from a vehicle or at a dwelling when this causes death (as in a “drive-by” shooting), and 15 to 20 years if someone is injured. These penalties would be on top of any imposed for assault, attempted murder, etc. The bill also increases the maximum penalty if no one is hurt from four years to 10 years.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Oct. 17, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Oct. 24, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Oct. 29, 2013

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Oct. 29, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

March 19, 2014

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 3, 2014

Passed in the House 108 to 1 (details)

To authorize up to life in prison for intentionally discharging a firearm from a vehicle or at a dwelling when this causes death (as in a “drive-by” shooting), and 15 to 20 years if someone is injured. These penalties would be on top of any imposed for assault, attempted murder, etc. The bill also increases the maximum penalty if no one is hurt from four years to 10 years.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 19, 2014