ATTACK, DEFENSE VEHICLE; REPEAL PROHIBITION H.B. 4712 & 4713:
SUMMARY OF BILL
REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE
House Bills 4712 and 4713 (as reported without amendment)
Sponsor: Representative Steven Johnson (H.B. 4712)
Representative Aaron Miller (H.B. 4713)
Senate Committee: Judiciary and Public Safety
CONTENT
House Bill 4712 would repeal Section 421 of the Michigan Penal Code, which generally prohibits a person from constructing, reconstructing, devising, manufacturing, purchasing, selling, possessing, or operating a motor vehicle or other vehicle capable of being drawn by a motor vehicle designed for the use or purpose of defense or attack.
House Bill 4713 would delete from the sentencing guidelines in the Code of Criminal Procedure a violation of Section 421 of the Penal Code, which is a Class H felony against public safety with a statutory maximum sentence of five years' imprisonment.
House Bill 4713 is tie-barred to House Bill 4712.
MCL 750.421 (H.B. 4712) Legislative Analyst: Stephen Jackson
777.16u (H.B. 4713)
FISCAL IMPACT
The bills would have a minimal fiscal impact on State and local government. Fewer arrests and convictions could result from the bill's provisions, which could result in cost savings for the State. Also, local units could lose revenue for local libraries, as current law designates any additional revenue from imposed fines to go to local libraries.
Date Completed: 2-18-20 Fiscal Analyst: Bruce Baker
Joe Carrasco
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.