HB4738

Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for killing or causing serious physical harm to a police dog, police horse, or a search and rescue dog; modify. Amends sec. 16b, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16b). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4732'25

Introduced·7/15/25
Introduced Text

Modifies sentencing guidelines for harming police dogs, police horses, or search and rescue dogs.

This bill amends Michigan's sentencing guidelines to increase penalties for killing or causing serious physical harm to police dogs, police horses, or search and rescue dogs. The changes apply to felonies listed in chapter 750 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. The new guidelines will take effect 90 days after the bill is enacted.

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History

Jul 22, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 07/15/2025

Jul 15, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. William Bruck

Jul 15, 2025

House

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