HB 4256 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for delivering, manufacturing, or possessing with intent to deliver certain controlled substances; amend. Amends sec. 13m, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.13m). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4255'25

House Bill 4256 proposes to amend Michigan's criminal procedure code by revising sentencing guidelines for specific drug offenses. Specifically, it targets individuals convicted of delivering, manufacturing, or possessing with intent to deliver certain controlled substances. The bill modifies section 13m of Chapter XVII of the Code of Criminal Procedure (MCL 777.13m), which dictates these sentencing guidelines. This change would directly affect how courts sentence individuals for these particular drug-related crimes. This bill is tied to HB 4255.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2025

House Passage

Apr 2025

Senate Passage

Apr 2025

Governor

Introduced Mar 18, 2025 Last action Apr 29, 2025

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MODERATE

This bill updates the list of criminal offenses covered under Michigan's Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter XVII, specifically adding new felony categories related to heroin, fentanyl, and carfentanil trafficking and possession. The changes expand the scope of the chapter to include these specific dangerous substances alongside existing controlled substance offenses, ensuring they are prosecuted under the same statutory framework.

Scope change

The bill expands the scope of Chapter XVII to include new felony provisions for heroin, fentanyl, and carfentanil delivery, manufacture, and possession, which were not previously explicitly listed in this chapter.

SCOPE

Added new felony categories for delivery or manufacture of 1,000+ grams of heroin, fentanyl, or carfentanil, punishable by life imprisonment.

Added new felony categories for delivery or manufacture of 450-999 grams of heroin, fentanyl, or carfentanil, punishable by 40 years imprisonment.

Added new felony categories for delivery or manufacture of 50-449 grams of heroin, fentanyl, or carfentanil, punishable by 25 years imprisonment.

Added new felony category for delivery of heroin, fentanyl, or carfentanil to individuals under 18 years of age, punishable by 40 years imprisonment.

TIMELINE

The bill includes an enacting section stating it takes effect 90 days after enactment, contingent on the passage of a companion bill (HB 4255).

Floor votes · House Apr 23, 2025

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Apr 29, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY

upper

Apr 29, 2025

Upper · Passed

PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT

upper

Apr 23, 2025

Lower · Passed

passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #68 Yeas 65 Nays 41 Excused 0 Not Voting 4

lower

Apr 16, 2025

Committee

referred to second reading

lower

Apr 16, 2025

Lower · Passed

reported with recommendation without amendment

lower

Mar 18, 2025

Committee

referred to Committee on Judiciary

lower

Mar 18, 2025

Introduced

introduced by Representative Rep. Ann Bollin

lower

1 primary · 21 co-sponsors