The proposed bill seeks to amend the Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure by adding a new section, 25b, which specifically addresses sentencing for criminal defendants aged 18 to 21 at the time of their offense. The bill allows prosecuting attorneys to file motions for life imprisonment without the possibility of parole for defendants convicted of certain serious offenses, including specific violations of the public health code and the Michigan penal code, as well as any law involving the death of another person where parole eligibility is denied. The prosecuting attorney must file this motion within specified timeframes depending on whether the conviction occurred before or after the effective date of the amendment.

Additionally, the bill outlines the process for sentencing, including the requirement for a hearing where the court will consider various factors, including those established in the Supreme Court case Miller v. Alabama. If the court opts not to impose a life sentence, it must impose a term of imprisonment with a minimum of 35 years and a maximum of 50 years, which must be served consecutively to any other sentences from the same incident. The bill also prioritizes resentencing hearings for defendants who have served significant time and ensures that victims have the right to make impact statements during the sentencing process.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 760.1, 777.69