2025 Senate Bill 45

Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crimes related to illegal immigration; create.

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 17d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.17d), as amended by 2013 PA 124.

Official record

Mackinac Center Analysis

Senate Bills 44 and 45 create a state crime for the entry and presence of illegal immigrants. The bills set penalties, provides certain defenses, restricts arrests at specific locations, and grants immunity to officials enforcing these laws.

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 4, 2025

Introduced by Sen. Thomas Albert (R-18) and seven co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Jonathan Lindsey (R-17), Jim Runestad (R-23), Kevin Daley (R-26), Lana Theis (R-22), Joseph Bellino (R-16), Michele Hoitenga (R-36) and Roger Hauck (R-34)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations