Controlled substances: other; sentencing guidelines for retail sale of products containing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine; modify. Amends sec. 13m, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.13m). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4947'25
HB 4948 modifies sentencing guidelines for retail sales of products containing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine, which are ingredients commonly found in cold medicines but can be misused to make illegal drugs like methamphetamine. The bill specifically targets retailers who sell these products, altering the legal penalties for violations related to such sales. It amends Michigan's criminal procedure code (MCL 777.13m) to adjust how courts handle these offenses. The bill is currently under review in the Judiciary Committee after being referred for second reading.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2025
Committee Review
Jan 2026
House Passage
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
Governor
Introduced Sep 16, 2025
Last action Jan 21, 2026
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MODERATE
This bill restructures the Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure to create a standardized, easy-to-read table listing specific drug-related felonies, their legal categories, and maximum penalties. It adds new offenses related to GBL (gamma-butyrolactone) and expands the list of controlled substance violations for licensed individuals. The changes aim to clarify sentencing guidelines and ensure consistency in how different drug crimes are classified and punished.
Scope change
The bill expands the scope of Chapter XVII to include new specific offenses involving GBL and expanded violations by licensed professionals, while reformatting the existing list of felonies into a clearer tabular structure.
REQUIREMENT
Added new felony categories for the delivery or manufacture of GBL and possession of GBL.
Added specific felony provisions for controlled substance violations committed by licensed individuals, such as maintaining a drug house or unlawfully dispensing prescriptions.
Added new felony provisions for operating or maintaining a controlled substance laboratory under various conditions, including the presence of minors, hazardous waste, and firearms.
DEFINITION
Reformatted the entire list of drug felonies from a dense text block into a structured table with distinct columns for MCL citation, category, class, description, and maximum penalty.
Floor votes · House Jan 14, 2026
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Jan 21, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
upper
Jan 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #9 Yeas 84 Nays 25 Excused 0 Not Voting 1
lower
Nov 12, 2025
Committee
referred to second reading
lower
Nov 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
reported with recommendation without amendment
lower
Sep 16, 2025
Committee
referred to Committee on Judiciary
lower
Sep 16, 2025
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Mike McFall
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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