Criminal procedure: sentencing; duties of the Michigan sentencing commission; provide for. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 - 777.69) by adding sec. 34b to ch. IX. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4173'23

This bill expands the duties of the Michigan Sentencing Commission to include ongoing research on sentencing effectiveness and the collection of data on prison populations and recidivism rates. It requires the commission to develop recommended modifications to sentencing guidelines that ensure proportionality, reduce disparities, and consider victim input while protecting public safety. Additionally, the bill mandates that any proposed changes to sentencing guidelines must include intermediate sanctions for cases with shorter maximum sentences and require a report on the projected impact on correctional facility capacity. The legislation also establishes specific policies the commission must follow, such as eliminating inequities across population groups and preserving judicial discretion within legal frameworks. Finally, the bill includes a provision stating that it will not take effect unless another related bill, HB 4173, is also enacted into law.