Crimes: penalties; references to crime of child abuse; modify in the prison code. Amends sec. 34 of 1893 PA 118 (MCL 800.34). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4257'23
Impact
One of the bill's primary impacts is on the parole process, specifically how disciplinary actions against prisoners are recognized and managed. By requiring that disciplinary time is accounted for in parole assessments, the bill aims to provide a structured approach to how misconduct during incarceration affects a prisoner's future. This could lead to a more standardized practice regarding the consequences of inmate behavior, thereby potentially influencing recidivism rates and rehabilitation efforts within the correctional system.
Summary
House Bill 4260 proposes to amend Section 34 of the 1893 PA 118, which consolidates laws regarding state prisons, houses of correction, and reformatories. The bill emphasizes the handling of disciplinary time for prisoners found guilty of major misconduct and outlines how this disciplinary time is considered during parole reviews. It mandates that any accumulated disciplinary time must be presented to the parole board when evaluating a prisoner's eligibility for parole, ensuring that their minimum sentence, with disciplinary time included, does not exceed the maximum sentence given.
Contention
Notable points of contention surrounding HB 4260 may center around the balance of punishment versus rehabilitation. Critics might argue that strict disciplinary measures could disproportionately affect prisoners who are seeking rehabilitation, particularly those who make genuine efforts to reform their behavior. Additionally, there may be discussions regarding the fairness of how different types of misconduct are evaluated and the potential implications for prisoners with mental health issues or those who react adversely to prison conditions. Thus, debates could arise about whether the bill fosters a more equitable correctional system or inadvertently extends punitive measures.
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Crimes: penalties; penalties for parents or guardians who procure gender transition surgeries or irreversible hormonal procedures for children under 18; provide for. Amends sec. 136b of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.136b).
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Crimes: penalties; references to crime of child abuse; modify in the code of criminal procedure. Amends sec. 12, ch. IX of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 769.12). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4257'23
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Corrections: prisoners; corrections code of 1953; update to reflect creation of productivity credits. Amends secs. 33, 33c, 34 & 35 of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.233 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4450'23
Corrections: prisoners; good time system; update corrections code to reflect. Amends secs. 20g, 33, 34, 34a, 35, 36, 38, 51, 65 & 65a of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.220g et seq.) & repeals secs. 33b & 33c of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.233b & 791.233c). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4470'23
Corrections: prisoners; corrections code of 1953; update to reflect creation of productivity credits. Amends secs. 33, 33c, 34 & 35 of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.233 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0861'24
Corrections: prisoners; provision of prison code relating to productivity time credit system; create. Amends 1893 PA 118 (MCL 800.33 - 800.61) by adding sec. 33a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4452'23
Corrections: prisoners; provision of prison code relating to productivity time credit system; create. Amends 1893 PA 118 (MCL 800.33 - 800.61) by adding sec. 33a. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0864'24
Corrections: prisoners; corrections code of 1953; amend to reflect requirement for department of corrections to provide certain notification to prisoners. Amends secs. 33e & 34 of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.233e & 791.234) & adds sec. 34e. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4556'23
Criminal procedure: sentencing; code of criminal procedure; eliminate reference to disciplinary time. Amends secs. 12 & 31, ch. IX & sec. 17f, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 769.12 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4470'23
Corrections: prisoners; good time system; modify. Amends sec. 33 of 1893 PA 118 (MCL 800.33) & repeals secs. 34 & 35 of 1893 PA 118 (MCL 800.34 & 800.35). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4468'23
Corrections: parole; certain voting information on release; require department of corrections to provide. Amends secs. 34c & 35 of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.234c & 791.235).
Corrections: parole; certain voting information on release; require department of corrections to provide. Amends secs. 34c & 35 of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.234c & 791.235).
Corrections: prisoners; corrections code of 1953; update to reflect creation of productivity credits. Amends secs. 33, 33c, 34 & 35 of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.233 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0861'24
Corrections: prisoners; corrections code of 1953; update to reflect creation of productivity credits. Amends secs. 33, 33c, 34 & 35 of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.233 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4450'23
Corrections: prisoners; good time system; update corrections code to reflect. Amends secs. 20g, 33, 34, 34a, 35, 36, 38, 51, 65 & 65a of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.220g et seq.) & repeals secs. 33b & 33c of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.233b & 791.233c). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4470'23
Corrections: prisoners; corrections code of 1953; amend to reflect requirement for department of corrections to provide certain notification to prisoners. Amends secs. 33e & 34 of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.233e & 791.234) & adds sec. 34e. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4556'23
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