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HB4134 • 2026

Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for certain crimes related to preventing access to a health care facility; enact. Amends sec. 13n, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.13n). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4133'25

Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for certain crimes related to preventing access to a health care facility; enact. Amends sec. 13n, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.13n). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4133'25

Crime Healthcare
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Sponsor
Laurie Pohutsky (District 17), Jason Morgan (District 23), Carrie Rheingans (District 47), Noah Arbit (District 20), Erin Byrnes (District 15), Carol Glanville (District 84), Regina Weiss (District 5), Donavan McKinney (District 11), Dylan Wegela (District 26), Emily Dievendorf (District 77), Natalie Price (District 6), Mike McFall (District 14), Jason Hoskins (District 18), Samantha Steckloff (District 19), Helena Scott (District 8)
Last action
2025-03-04
Official status
bill electronically reproduced 02/26/2025
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide detailed specifics about the crimes covered, such as blocking entrances or using force against staff. The bill summary text only mentions sentencing guidelines for certain crimes related to preventing access to health care facilities without specifying particular offenses.

Sentencing Guidelines for Blocking Access to Healthcare

This law sets new rules about how long people should be punished if they stop others from getting healthcare.

What This Bill Does

  • Creates new sentencing guidelines for crimes that prevent access to health care facilities.

Who It Names or Affects

  • People who commit crimes that stop others from getting healthcare will be affected by these new rules.
  • Courts will use these guidelines when deciding how long someone should be punished for certain crimes.

Terms To Know

Sentencing Guidelines
Rules that help judges decide on fair punishments based on the type of crime and other factors.
Health Care Facility
A place like a hospital or clinic where people go to get medical care.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not provide specific details about how long sentences should be for each crime.
  • It is unclear what the exact penalties will be until more information is provided by lawmakers.

Bill History

  1. 2025-03-04 HJ 22 Pg. 178

    bill electronically reproduced 02/26/2025

  2. 2025-02-26 HJ 21 Pg. 170

    introduced by Representative Rep. Laurie Pohutsky

  3. 2025-02-26 HJ 21 Pg. 170

    read a first time

  4. 2025-02-26 HJ 21 Pg. 170

    referred to Committee on Government Operations

Official Summary Text

Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for certain crimes related to preventing access to a health care facility; enact. Amends sec. 13n, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.13n). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4133'25