HB4646

Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crimes against animals; revise. Amends sec. 1, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.1).

Introduced·6/12/25
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Michigan HB4646 amends sentencing guidelines for crimes against animals.

Michigan HB4646 revises the sentencing guidelines for crimes against animals, aligning with definitions from the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act and the Michigan Penal Code. It updates the terminology used in the Michigan Vehicle Code and Aeronautics Code to ensure consistency and clarity in legal definitions. This amendment affects how crimes involving animals are prosecuted and sentenced in Michigan.

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History

Jun 17, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 06/12/2025

Jun 12, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Douglas Wozniak

Jun 12, 2025

House

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