2023 House Bill 5093

Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for tampering with utility shutoff to residence; amend to reflect decriminalization of certain acts.

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending sections 16o and 16s of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16o and 777.16s), section 16o as amended by 2012 PA 169 and section 16s as amended by 2008 PA 414.

Official record

AI Analysis – Experimental

Updates classifications, descriptions, and penalties for various felonies under chapter 750 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. These felonies include crimes related to property damage, public trust violations, public order offenses, and gaming infractions. Specific amendments target offenses such as malicious destruction of property, including utility equipment, mine property, tombs or memorials, and research property, with penalties varying based on the value of damage and prior convictions.

Introduced in the House

Oct. 4, 2023

Introduced by Rep. Donavan McKinney (D-14) and 11 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Abraham Aiyash (D-9), Kimberly Edwards (D-12), Jimmie Wilson (D-32), Kara Hope (D-74), Rachel Hood (D-81), Dylan Wegela (D-26), Emily Dievendorf (D-77), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Veronica Paiz (D-11), Mike McFall (D-8) and Stephanie Young (D-16)

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation