Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crimes against animals; revise. Amends sec. 41, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.41). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4646'25, HB 4651'25

HB 4647 amends Michigan's sentencing guidelines for crimes against animals by revising Section 41 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (MCL 777.41). The bill directly affects individuals convicted of animal cruelty offenses in Michigan, as it changes the sentencing rules applied to these cases. It updates the existing sentencing framework for animal-related crimes without specifying new penalties or procedures in the provided text. The bill was introduced on June 12, 2025, and referred to the Judiciary Committee. This is a procedural amendment to the state's criminal sentencing structure.