HB4506

Criminal procedure: sentencing; guidelines for sentencing individuals aged 18 to 21 to life without parole; provide for. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 - 777.69) by adding sec. 25b to ch. IX.

Introduced·5/21/25
Introduced Text

Establishes sentencing guidelines for individuals aged 18 to 21 convicted of certain offenses, allowing for life without parole.

This bill amends Michigan's sentencing guidelines for individuals aged 18 to 21 convicted of specific offenses, allowing for life without parole eligibility. The prosecuting attorney must file a motion within 360 days of the act's effective date for certain offenses and within 42 days for others. The court must consider specified factors and provide reasons for the sentence imposed. Victims have the right to make an oral impact statement. If the court decides against life without parole, the sentence must be a term of imprisonment between 80 and 100 years.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

55 Yea

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43 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 25, 2025

10:30 AM

House Judiciary

Jun 11, 2025

10:30 AM

House Judiciary

History

Jul 24, 2025

House

Read A Second Time

Jul 24, 2025

House

Substitute (h-1) Adopted

Jul 24, 2025

House

Placed On Third Reading