MI
Michigan House Bill HB4163

Michigan 2023-2024 Regular Session

Michigan House Bill HB4163

Introduced
3/2/23  
Refer
3/2/23  

Caption

Criminal procedure: sentencing; sentencing individuals less than 19 to imprisonment for life without parole eligibility; prohibit. Amends secs. 1 & 1b, ch. IX of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 769.1 & 769.1b) & repeals secs. 25 & 25a, ch. IX of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 769.25 & 769.25a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4164'23, HB 4162'23, HB 4160'23, HB 4161'23

Impact

The introduction of HB 4163 signifies a substantial shift in Michigan's approach to juvenile justice. Under current law, juveniles convicted of certain severe crimes could face life sentences, a practice criticized for failing to account for the potential for change and growth in young individuals. By limiting such sentences, the bill aligns with evolving views on juvenile rehabilitation and recognizes the developmental differences between adolescents and adults, thereby promoting a system more conducive to second chances and reform.

Summary

House Bill 4163 seeks to amend the Michigan code of criminal procedure to prohibit the sentencing of individuals under the age of 19 to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. This bill specifically targets juveniles convicted of serious crimes, ensuring that they are afforded the opportunity for rehabilitation rather than being subjected to the harshest penalties typically reserved for adult offenders. By focusing on rehabilitation, the bill aims to support the reintegration of young offenders into society rather than relegating them to a life of incarceration without hope for reform.

Contention

However, the bill is not without its critics. Opponents argue that allowing young offenders the chance for rehabilitation may undermine the seriousness of their crimes and neglect the victims' needs for justice. The concern centers around balancing the potential for rehabilitation with the need for public safety and accountability within the justice system. The passage of this bill will require ongoing discourse around juvenile crime and the effectiveness of rehabilitative measures versus punitive ones.

Latest HB4163 Activity

Companion Bills

MI HB4162

Same As Crimes: penalties; penalties for certain crimes of imprisonment for life without parole eligibility; amend Michigan penal code to exclude application to individuals less than 19. Amends secs. 16, 18, 200i, 204, 207, 209, 210, 211a, 316, 436 & 543f of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.16 et seq.) & adds sec. 506b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4163'23, HB 4164'23, HB 4160'23, HB 4161'23

MI HB4164

Same As Criminal procedure: sentencing; sentencing individuals less than 19 to imprisonment for life without parole eligibility; amend probate code of 1939 to prohibit. Amends sec. 18, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.18). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4163'23, HB 4162'23, HB 4160'23, HB 4161'23

MI HB4161

Same As Crimes: penalties; penalties for certain crimes of imprisonment for life without parole eligibility; amend public health code to exclude application to individuals less than 19. Amends sec. 17764 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17764). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4163'23, HB 4164'23, HB 4162'23, HB 4160'23

MI HB4160

Same As Corrections: parole; parole of certain offenders less than 19 at time of conviction; provide for under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 34 of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.234). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4161'23, HB 4162'23, HB 4163'23, HB 4164'23

Similar Bills

MI SB0119

Criminal procedure: sentencing; sentencing individuals less than 19 to imprisonment for life without parole eligibility; prohibit. Amends secs. 1 & 1b, ch. IX of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 769.1 & 769.1b) & repeals secs. 25 & 25a, ch. IX of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 769.25 & 769.25a). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0121'23, SB 0123'23, SB 0120'23, SB 0122'23

MI SB0431

Juveniles: other; juvenile sentenced as adult fee; eliminate. Amends sec. 1, ch. IX of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 769.1).

MI HB4637

Juveniles: other; juvenile sentenced as adult fee; eliminate. Amends sec. 1, ch. IX of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 769.1). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0428'23, SB 0429'23, HB 4636'23

MI SB0428

Juveniles: other; juvenile fines, fees, and costs; eliminate. Amends secs. 2f, 18, 28 & 29, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.2f et seq.); adds sec. 29a to ch. XIIA & repeals sec. 18m, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.18m). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0421'23, SB 0429'23, HB 4628'23, HB 4633'23, HB 4636'23, HB 4637'23

MI HB4634

Juveniles: other; juvenile fines, fees, and costs; eliminate. Amends secs. 2f, 18, 28 & 29, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.2f et seq.); adds sec. 29a to ch. XIIA & repeals sec. 18m, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.18m). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4635'23, HB 4636'23, HB 4637'23

MI HB4633

Juveniles: other; factors in designating or waiving certain juvenile cases; require the court to consider, and place certain limits on consent calendar plans. Amends secs. 2d, 2f & 4, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.2d et seq.).

MI SB0427

Juveniles: other; factors in designating or waiving certain juvenile cases; require the court to consider, and place certain limits on consent calendar plans. Amends secs. 2d, 2f & 4, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.2d et seq.).

MI SB0421

Courts: family division; use of risk and needs assessment for juveniles in the juvenile justice system before disposition; require. Amends sec. 18, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.18). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0418'23