The bill amends section 39 of chapter XVII of the Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure, specifically addressing the scoring of offense variable 9, which pertains to the number of victims involved in a crime. The amendments introduce new criteria for scoring, including the addition of points for multiple companion animals killed and for instances where 10 or more companion animals were placed in danger of physical injury or death. The scoring system is revised to reflect these changes, with specific point allocations for various scenarios involving both human victims and companion animals.

Additionally, the bill removes certain existing language, such as the previous categorization of victims and the method of counting them. The new language emphasizes the need to assign points for each person or companion animal placed in danger, thereby broadening the scope of what constitutes a victim in these cases. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of House Bill No. 4646.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 777.39