2024 House Bill 5888

Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for sexual extortion and aggravated sexual extortion; provide for.

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 2016 PA 150.

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House Bill No. 5888 seeks to amend Section 16l of Chapter XVII of the Code of Criminal Procedure (1927 PA 175), specifically modifying the Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL 777.16l) as previously amended by 2016 PA 150. The bill outlines various felony classifications and their corresponding maximum sentences, focusing on crimes such as extortion, impersonation of officials, false pretenses, telecommunications fraud, and residential mortgage fraud. Notably, it introduces new categories and penalties for extortion involving sexually explicit visual material, with escalating penalties for repeat offenses and certain aggravating factors. Additionally, the bill addresses impersonation crimes, including impersonating peace officers, public utility employees, and health professionals, with varying degrees of severity based on the nature and recurrence of the offense. The legislation does not specify new funding allocations or financial figures directly within its text. However, it implies a need for judicial and law enforcement resources to implement and enforce the updated classifications and penalties. The bill also stipulates that its enactment is contingent upon the passage of related legislation, specifically Senate Bill No. ____ or House Bill No. 5887 of the 102nd Legislature.

Introduced in the House

June 27, 2024

Introduced by Rep. Kara Hope (D-74) and 25 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. John Fitzgerald (D-83), Jenn Hill (D-109), Julie Brixie (D-73), Sharon MacDonell (D-56), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Mai Xiong (D-13), Noah Arbit (D-20), Joey Andrews (D-38), Brenda Carter (D-53), Erin Byrnes (D-15), Jim Haadsma (D-44), Carol Glanville (D-84), Penelope Tsernoglou (D-75), Emily Dievendorf (D-77), Felicia Brabec (D-33), Jasper Martus (D-69), Phil Skaggs (D-80), Jimmie Wilson (D-32), Jennifer Conlin (D-48), Samantha Steckloff (D-19), Mike McFall (D-8), Denise Mentzer (D-61), Kelly Breen (D-21), Jason Morgan (D-23) and Julie Rogers (D-41)

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

Dec. 10, 2024

Reported with substitute H-1

Dec. 13, 2024

Substitute H-1 concurred in by voice vote

Passed in the House 56 to 0 (details)

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

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

Dec. 18, 2024

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations