Weapons: firearms; sentencing guidelines; update references. Amends sec. 12, ch. IX & secs. 11b & 16m, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 769.12 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 406'25
SB 409 updates outdated references in Michigan's criminal procedure code related to firearm sentencing. It amends specific sections (MCL 769.12, 777.11b, and 777.16m) to correct legal citations, ensuring consistency in how firearm-related sentencing guidelines are referenced. This procedural update directly affects courts, prosecutors, and legal professionals who apply these sections when handling firearm cases. The bill does not change sentencing rules or penalties, only modernizing the code's references for clarity.
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Jun 11, 2025
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INTRODUCED BY SENATOR RUTH JOHNSON
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1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
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Ruth Johnson
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Aric Nesbitt
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Dan Lauwers
RRepublican
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Jim Runestad
RRepublican
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Joe Bellino
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John Damoose
RRepublican
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Jonathan Lindsey
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Kevin Daley
RRepublican
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Lana Theis
RRepublican
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Michele Hoitenga
RRepublican
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Roger Hauck
RRepublican
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