HB5827

Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crimes under the death with dignity act; establish. Amends secs. 13n & 16p, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.13n & 777.16p). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5825'26

Introduced·4/21/26
Introduced Text

Establishes sentencing guidelines for crimes under the Death with Dignity Act in Michigan.

Michigan HB5827 amends the state's sentencing guidelines to include specific categories and classes for crimes under the Death with Dignity Act. The bill applies to felonies related to altering or forging requests for medication to end a patient's life, coercing patients, and operating medical marijuana facilities without a license. It also addresses offenses such as adulterating or misbranding drugs, and improper disposal of waste with indifference to human life. The changes are contingent on the enactment of Senate Bill No. ____ (request no. S06030'26) or House Bill No. 5825 (request no.

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History

Apr 22

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 04/21/2026

Apr 21

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Carrie Rheingans

Apr 21

House

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