HB4648

Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crimes against animals; revise. Amends sec. 33, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.33). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4646'25

Introduced·6/12/25
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Michigan HB4648 revises sentencing guidelines for crimes against animals, assigning points for offenses involving animal deaths or injuries.

Michigan HB4648 amends the state's sentencing guidelines to include scoring for crimes against animals. It assigns points for offenses involving the death or injury of companion animals, with higher points for deaths. The bill specifies that in cases involving multiple offenders, all must receive the same points if one is assessed for death or injury. It also ties the enactment of this bill to the passage of HB 4646.

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History

Jun 17, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 06/12/2025

Jun 12, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Stephanie Young

Jun 12, 2025

House

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