HB 5745 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for intentionally discharging a firearm from a vehicle or at a dwelling or potentially occupied structure; amend. Amends sec. 16m, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16m).

This bill proposes to amend Michigan's sentencing guidelines to address specific firearm-related offenses. It would establish sentencing recommendations for individuals who intentionally discharge a firearm from a vehicle or at a dwelling or potentially occupied structure. The changes would apply to judges and prosecutors handling cases involving these specific types of gun discharges. The legislation aims to provide clearer guidance on sentencing for these particular circumstances.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Governor
Introduced Mar 18, 2026 Last action May 19, 2026
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What changed between versions

House Introduced Bill Substitute (H-1) · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill was reformatted from a standard House Bill layout to a Substitute version (H-1), which typically indicates the bill has been amended by the House Judiciary Committee. The substantive content regarding the list of firearm-related felonies and their sentencing guidelines remains largely consistent, though the formatting of the table and the specific text of the 'Enacting sections' regarding the effective date and conditions for passage were altered. These changes are primarily technical and procedural, reflecting the legislative process rather than a new policy direction.
TECHNICAL

The document structure changed from a standard 'House Introduced Bill' format to a 'Substitute (H-1)' format, indicating the bill has been amended by the House Judiciary Committee.

The table listing specific felony charges, their categories, and maximum sentences was reorganized and reformatted, though the core charges and penalties appear unchanged.

TIMELINE

The text regarding the bill's effective date and the conditions required for it to take effect (linking to companion bills) was rewritten, though the core requirement of waiting for a companion bill remains.

Floor votes · House May 14, 2026

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
17
Key actions
4
Committee
3
Amendments
1
May 19, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
upper
May 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
upper
May 14, 2026
Introduced
title amended
lower
May 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #151 Yeas 75 Nays 28 Excused 0 Not Voting 7
lower
May 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
substitute (H-1) adopted
lower
May 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
motion to discharge committee approved
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Committee
referred to Committee on Government Operations
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Cynthia Neeley
lower
1 primary · 18 co-sponsors

Sponsors