FELONY MURDER:  INCLUDE SHOOTING

AT A DWELLING AS PREDICATE OFFENSE

House Bill 4346

Sponsor:  Rep. Thomas F. Stallworth III

Committee:  Criminal Justice

Complete to 2-11-14

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4346 AS INTRODUCED 2-28-13

The bill would amend the Michigan Penal Code to include intentionally discharging a firearm at a dwelling or an occupied structure under Section 234b of the code as one of the offenses constituting felony murder.  A conviction for felony murder is punished by imprisonment for life.

MCL 750.316

FISCAL IMPACT:

A fiscal analysis is in process.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Susan Stutzky

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Robin Risko

■ 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.