This bill amends the Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure by updating section 16t of chapter XVII to include new felony classifications and their corresponding penalties. The bill introduces several new offenses related to the possession and use of ransomware, violations concerning the illegal transportation of aliens, and various forms of false reporting, including threats involving explosives and emergencies. Specifically, it adds categories for knowing possession of ransomware, multiple violations related to bringing aliens into the country, and false reports resulting in physical harm or death, among others.

Additionally, the bill specifies the maximum penalties for these offenses, ranging from public order misdemeanors to life imprisonment for the most severe violations, such as bringing an alien into the country resulting in death. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of House Bill No. 4336, and it will take effect 90 days after being enacted into law.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 777.16