Crimes: penalties; penalties for certain crimes of imprisonment for life without parole eligibility; amend public health code to exclude application to individuals less than 19. Amends sec. 17764 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17764). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4160'23, HB 4162'23, HB 4163'23, HB 4164'23

This bill modifies Michigan's public health code to exclude individuals under the age of 19 from facing life imprisonment without parole for specific drug-related crimes. It targets the sale, manufacture, or possession of adulterated or misbranded drugs that result in death, particularly when the offender intended to kill or cause serious harm to two or more people. While adults committing these acts could previously face life sentences without the possibility of parole, this legislation ensures that minors convicted of the same offenses receive a fixed-term sentence ranging from 20 to 60 years instead. The law also maintains existing penalties for less severe violations and includes a tie-breaker provision requiring the simultaneous enactment of four related bills for this change to take effect.