A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 13j (MCL 777.13j), as amended by 2006 PA 655.
The bill enumerates specific felonies under chapters 325 to 332 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, detailing their categories, classes, descriptions, and statutory maximum penalties. Notable offenses include the conversion of funeral contracts (classified as a property crime, Class E), criminal sexual psychopaths leaving the state without permission (a public safety crime, Class F), and operating a facility that receives or maintains an adult requiring residential psychiatric care without a license (a public safety crime, Class E).
The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of Senate Bill No. 939 of the 102nd Legislature. The proposed amendments aim to update and clarify the classifications and penalties associated with these specific felonies, thereby enhancing the legal framework for addressing these crimes. The bill does not specify new funding allocations or financial figures, nor does it introduce new deadlines or timelines beyond its conditional enactment based on the passage of the related Senate Bill No. 939. The impact on stakeholders includes a potential increase in legal clarity and enforcement efficiency for law enforcement and judicial entities, while individuals and facilities involved in the specified offenses may face stricter regulatory oversight and penalties.
Co-sponsored by Sens.
Referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety
