House Bill 4345

Sponsor: Rep. Jim Howell

Committee: Criminal Law and Corrections

Complete to 3-10-99

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4345 AS INTRODUCED 2-25-99

The bill would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure to add the offense of using the Internet or a computer for crimes involving minors, as proposed by Senate Bill 7, to the statutory sentencing guidelines. A first offense, which would be punishable by up to two years' imprisonment, would be categorized as a Class G felony against a person; a second or subsequent offense, which would be punishable by up to five years' imprisonment, would be categorized as a Class E felony against a person.

The bill is tie-barred to Senate Bill 7 and would take effect 90 days after its enactment.

MCL 777.16g

Analyst: W. Flory

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.