Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for manufacturing, creating, delivering, or possessing with intent certain schedule 1 and 2 controlled substances; amend. Amends sec. 13m, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.13m). TIE BAR WITH: SB 460'25

SB 461 amends Michigan's sentencing guidelines for specific drug offenses under MCL 777.13m. It directly affects individuals convicted of manufacturing, creating, delivering, or possessing with intent certain Schedule 1 and 2 controlled substances. The bill changes the sentencing structure for these offenses by adjusting the applicable guidelines within the criminal procedure code. This is a policy change to the sentencing framework for these particular drug-related crimes, not a general sentencing reform.