Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crimes against animals; revise. Amends sec. 33, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.33). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4646'25

HB 4648 amends Michigan's sentencing guidelines to specifically address crimes against animals by revising Section 33 of the 1927 Code of Criminal Procedure (MCL 777.33). The bill directly affects judges, prosecutors, and individuals convicted of animal cruelty offenses by establishing clearer sentencing parameters for these crimes. Key provisions would revise existing guidelines to create dedicated sentencing ranges for animal-related offenses, moving beyond general criminal sentencing categories. This change aims to provide more consistent legal consequences for harming animals while using plain language to describe the policy adjustment.