EXPLOITATION; UNDERCOVER POLICE                                                            H.B. 4867:

                                                                                                    SUMMARY OF BILL

                                                                                      REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE

House Bill 4867 (as reported without amendment)

Sponsor:  Representative Tom Leonard

House Committee:  Criminal Justice

Senate Committee:  Families, Seniors and Human Services

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure to revise the definition of "predatory conduct" for the purpose of determining an offender's sentencing score for offense variable 10.

Currently, "predatory conduct" means "preoffense conduct directed at a victim for the primary purpose of victimization". The bill would include preoffense conduct directed at a law enforcement officer posing as a potential victim.

MCL 777.40                                                                     Legislative Analyst:  Jeff Mann

FISCAL IMPACT

By expanding the definition of "predatory conduct", the bill could raise an offender's sentencing guideline score, creating a longer minimum sentence. The cost to State government is approximately $35,000 per prisoner per year. The cost to local government, if any, would be additional resources required by the court and jail systems.

Date Completed:  5-8-14                                                     Fiscal Analyst:  John Maxwell

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.