Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for certain crimes; update. Amends (See bill). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5907'26, HB 5908'26, HB 5909'26, HB 5910'26, HB 5911'26, HB 5912'26, HB 5913'26, HB 5914'26, HB 5915'26, HB 5916'26, HB 5917'26
HB 5918 amends Michigan's Code of Criminal Procedure to update sentencing guidelines for various specific crimes. The bill directly affects judges, prosecutors, and defendants by modifying the rules used to determine appropriate prison terms and penalties. It achieves these changes by revising numerous sections within the state's criminal code to reflect recent legal adjustments. This legislation is part of a larger group of related bills aimed at refining how sentences are calculated and applied in the state court system.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 29, 2026
Last action Apr 30, 2026
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Committee
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Apr 29, 2026
Committee
referred to Committee on Judiciary
lower
Apr 29, 2026
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Joseph Pavlov
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Joe Pavlov
RRepublican
Co
Alicia St. Germaine
RRepublican
Co
Doug Wozniak
RRepublican
Co
Mike Hoadley
RRepublican
Co
Will Bruck
RRepublican
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