HB 4507 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Crimes: penalties; mandatory life imprisonment for certain crimes in the public health code; modify for certain offenders. Amends sec. 17764 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17764). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4506'25

HB 4507 amends Michigan's Public Health Code to require a mandatory life sentence without parole for individuals who sell mislabeled or contaminated drugs or devices with the intent to kill or cause serious harm to two or more people, if their actions result in death. This replaces the current maximum 15-year penalty for causing death through such violations under Section 17764 of the code. The bill specifically targets cases where the seller intended to harm multiple individuals, not general death resulting from misbranded products. The amendment is contingent on another bill (HB 4506) becoming law before taking effect.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
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Introduced May 21, 2025 Last action Jul 24, 2025
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Jun 25, 2025
Committee
referred to second reading
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Jun 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
reported with recommendation without amendment
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May 21, 2025
Committee
referred to Committee on Judiciary
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May 21, 2025
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introduced by Representative Rep. Sarah Lightner
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