KEY FACILITY DEF.; MODIFY                                                                                                     H.B. 5315 (H-1):

                                                                                                                                                                                SUMMARY OF BILL

                                                                                                                                                REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE

House Bill 5315 (Substitute H-1 as reported without amendment)

Sponsor:   Representative John N. Damoose

House Committee:   Transportation

Senate Committee:   Transportation and Infrastructure

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Michigan Penal Code to do the following:

 --     Modify the definition of "key facility" to include specified bridges and each international crossing in the State, if the portions of those facilities not open to the public or intended for public use were posted with signage prescribed by the Code.

 --     Specify that it would not be a defense against prosecution for the unpermitted entry onto a key facility if the facility were intended or designed to be completely enclosed but that, during normal operating hours, the barrier that enclosed it was left open for the completion of official business, if the key facility were posted with signage prescribed by the Code.

MCL 750.552c                                                                                 Legislative Analyst:   Tyler P. VanHuyse

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have a negative fiscal impact on the State and local government. New felony arrests and convictions under the bill could increase resource demands on law enforcement, court systems, community supervision, jails, and correctional facilities. However, it is unknown how many people would be prosecuted under the bill's provisions. The average cost to State government for felony probation supervision is approximately $4,200 per probationer per year. For any increase in prison intakes, in the short term, the marginal cost to State government is approximately $5,600 per prisoner per year. Any additional revenue from imposed fines would go to local libraries.

Date Completed:   6-22-22                                                                   Fiscal Analyst: Joe Carrasco, Jr.

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.