The bill amends the Michigan Penal Code, specifically section 316, to clarify the definitions and conditions under which a person can be convicted of first-degree murder. It specifies that individuals convicted of first-degree murder under a felony-murder theory before November 4, 1980, and currently serving a life sentence, may be eligible for parole. The bill also updates the language regarding the duties of peace officers and corrections officers, replacing gender-specific pronouns with neutral terms.

Additionally, the bill outlines the procedures following a conviction, including the requirement for a court to commit the convicted person to the Department of Corrections for incarceration pending sentencing. It mandates that the sentencing hearing must occur within 45 days of commitment. The bill also includes definitions for terms such as "arson," "corrections officer," "major controlled substance offense," and "peace officer," ensuring clarity in the legal language used. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of Senate Bill No. 90 of the 103rd Legislature.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 750.316