2024 House Bill 5570

Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; guidelines for dissemination of deep fake sexual images; enact.

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 17b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.17b), as added by 2002 PA 28.

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House Bill 5570 aims to amend the Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure by updating sentencing guidelines. Specifically, it revises section 17b of chapter XVII to include guidelines for the dissemination of deep fake sexual images and other felonies listed in chapter 752 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. These felonies encompass the sale or distribution of nitrous oxide devices with two or more prior convictions, subsequent offenses of obscenity, dissemination of intimate deep fakes with aggravating factors, riot, incitement to riot, riot in state correctional facilities, and unlawful assembly. The bill's implementation is dependent on the enactment of either Senate Bill No. ____ or House Bill No. 5569 of the 102nd Legislature.

Introduced in the House

March 13, 2024

Introduced by Rep. Matt Bierlein (R-97) and 27 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Veronica Paiz (D-11), Penelope Tsernoglou (D-75), Cynthia Neeley (D-70), Brenda Carter (D-53), Stephanie Young (D-16), Angela Rigas (R-79), Jasper Martus (D-69), Jennifer Conlin (D-48), Emily Dievendorf (D-77), Mike McFall (D-8), Sharon MacDonell (D-56), Jenn Hill (D-109), Erin Byrnes (D-15), Kelly Breen (D-21), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Joey Andrews (D-38), Noah Arbit (D-20), Jason Morgan (D-23), Rachel Hood (D-81), Felicia Brabec (D-33), Natalie Price (D-5), Julie Rogers (D-41), Julie Brixie (D-73), Jason Hoskins (D-18), Phil Skaggs (D-80), Helena Scott (D-7) and Betsy Coffia (D-103)

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

May 21, 2024

Reported without amendment

June 12, 2024

Passed in the House 108 to 2 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Abraham Aiyash (D-9)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

June 13, 2024

Referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety