Weapons: firearms; sentencing guidelines; update. Amends sec. 11b, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.11b). TIE BAR WITH: SB 331'25
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Overview
This bill amends the Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure to update sentencing guidelines for specific felonies related to firearms and identification documents. It adjusts the potential penalties for offenses such as providing false information on state ID applications, counterfeiting state IDs, and failing to properly store firearms, aligning them with existing laws and addressing related offenses.
Key provisions
- Adjusts penalties for false information on state ID applications, increasing potential sentences for repeat offenders.
- Updates sentencing guidelines for offenses related to counterfeiting or forging state ID cards.
- Modifies penalties for failing to store firearms, reflecting potential harm to individuals.
- Revises penalties for violations of the Michigan fireworks safety act.
- Updates sentencing guidelines for offenses related to firearm license applications and sales records.
- Addresses false statements on concealed pistol permit applications.
- Adjusts penalties for unlawful granting or presenting of pistol training certificates.
- Modifies penalties for failure to register as a sex offender, based on the number of prior offenses.
Who is affected
- Individuals convicted of firearm-related offenses.
- Applicants for state identification cards and driver's licenses.
- Firearm owners and purchasers.
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