HB 5739 Michigan House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of bringing in and harboring certain undocumented persons; provide for. Amends sec. 16t, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16t).

This bill proposes changes to Michigan's sentencing guidelines regarding the crime of bringing in and harboring certain undocumented persons. It directly affects judges who determine punishments for individuals charged with this specific offense by updating the rules they must follow. The legislation amends an existing section of the state's criminal procedure code to modify how sentences are calculated or applied in these cases. By altering the statutory framework, the bill aims to standardize the sentencing process for this particular type of immigration-related crime.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 23, 2024 Last action May 28, 2024