Rep. Mike Hoadley

Maddy summaryHB 5916 amends Michigan's Revised Judicature Act to update the legal age threshold for criminal contempt penalties associated with violating personal protection orders. The bill changes the age requirement from 17 to 18 years old, meaning individuals aged 18 and older who violate such orders face immediate arrest and potential felony charges with a maximum prison sentence of 181 days and a fine of up to $500. This change directly affects adults who are subject to restraining orders and law enforcement officers who enforce them. The amendment clarifies sentencing guidelines for adult respondents while maintaining existing protections for minors.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's Social Welfare Act to impose mandatory prison sentences for individuals who commit fraud to obtain government assistance or for those who knowingly fail to report required financial information. Under the new provisions, anyone convicted of obtaining relief through false statements or hiding income would face a fixed sentence of between 2.5 and 4 years in prison, regardless of the specific amount involved. The legislation also mandates that employees of social welfare agencies who authorize relief for ineligible individuals be removed from their positions upon conviction. Additionally, the bill clarifies the reporting obligations for recipients, requiring them to disclose employment offers and changes in circumstances that might affect their eligibility for aid.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's penal code to establish mandatory minimum sentences for specific assault and battery offenses. It directly affects individuals convicted of assaulting spouses, dating partners, household members, or pregnant victims, as well as those with prior convictions for similar acts against these groups. The key provision requires that anyone found guilty of these crimes receive a prison term of at least one year, with higher minimums of two and a half years or five years depending on the victim's status and the offender's criminal history. Additionally, the bill mandates that healthcare facilities post signs warning that assaulting medical staff can result in enhanced fines.

Maddy summaryHB 5911 amends Michigan's Identity Theft Protection Act to establish mandatory minimum prison sentences for repeat offenders who commit identity theft crimes. Specifically, the bill requires a minimum of 10 years in prison for a third or subsequent violation of the act and a minimum of 2 years and 6 months for certain violations involving specific types of data breaches. These sentencing rules apply regardless of whether the victim is alive or deceased at the time of the crime and allow courts to order prison terms to be served consecutively with other related convictions. The legislation also clarifies that these mandatory sentences do not apply to violations of state or federal regulations governing financial institutions and insurance.

Maddy summaryHB 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.

Maddy summaryHB 5913 strengthens Michigan's existing laws against contraband in prisons by establishing mandatory minimum sentences for specific violations. The bill directly affects anyone who sells, gives, or furnishes weapons, drugs, or wireless communication devices to prisoners, as well as prisoners who possess these items. Under the new provisions, bringing weapons or drugs into a correctional facility carries a mandatory minimum prison sentence of one year, while possessing weapons inside a facility mandates a minimum of 15 years in prison. Additionally, the bill requires that confiscated but functional cell phones be donated to charities supporting military personnel rather than being destroyed. These changes aim to increase penalties for individuals who facilitate the entry of prohibited items into correctional facilities.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to increase the mandatory minimum prison sentence for individuals convicted of conspiring to defraud the state of Michigan by submitting false Medicaid claims. Under the current law, such offenses are felonies punishable by up to 10 years in prison or a fine of up to $50,000, but this legislation would require a minimum sentence of 2 years and 6 months for anyone found guilty. The change directly affects healthcare providers, billing companies, and other entities or individuals involved in submitting false claims for Medicaid reimbursement. If passed, the amendment would take effect 90 days after it is signed into law.

Maddy summaryHB 5914 amends Michigan's Public Health Code to update mandatory sentencing guidelines for various drug-related offenses. The bill establishes specific prison terms and fines for manufacturing, distributing, or possessing controlled substances, with penalties varying by drug type and quantity. It also criminalizes the solicitation of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine for illegal methamphetamine production and prohibits providing equipment or locations for drug manufacturing. These changes directly affect individuals charged with violations of the state's public health and criminal laws.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Michigan Vehicle Code to increase penalties for traffic violations occurring in work zones, school zones, and school bus zones. It mandates that fines for moving violations in these areas be doubled and elevates offenses causing injury or death to misdemeanors or felonies, respectively. Additionally, the legislation adjusts sentencing guidelines for fleeing and eluding police, making penalties more severe based on factors like prior convictions and the severity of the outcome. The changes also clarify definitions for emergency scenes and school bus zones to ensure consistent application of these stricter rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill strengthens penalties for bringing weapons, drugs, alcohol, and cell phones into Michigan jails. It mandates minimum prison sentences of five to fifteen years for individuals who smuggle in or provide these items to inmates, while also imposing a one-to-five-year sentence for unauthorized possession of communication devices by prisoners. The law requires that confiscated cell phones be donated to charities supporting military personnel rather than being destroyed or sold. These changes directly affect jail administrators, visitors, and anyone attempting to introduce contraband into correctional facilities.