HB4647

Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crimes against animals; revise. Amends sec. 41, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.41). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4646'25, HB 4651'25

Introduced·6/12/25
Introduced Text

Michigan HB4647 revises sentencing guidelines for crimes against animals, specifically addressing criminal sexual penetration of companion animals.

Michigan HB4647 amends the sentencing guidelines for crimes against animals by adjusting the scoring for offenses involving criminal sexual penetration of companion animals. Under the new guidelines, one instance of criminal sexual penetration of a companion animal will be scored at 15 points, while two or more instances will score 25 points. This bill ties its enactment to the passage of HB 4646 and HB 4651.

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History

Jun 17, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 06/12/2025

Jun 12, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Pat Outman

Jun 12, 2025

House

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