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 the number of victims placed in danger of physical injury or death. The scoring system is revised to reflect these changes, with specific point allocations for various scenarios, such as multiple deaths (100 points), multiple companion animal deaths (50 points), and different thresholds for human and animal victims placed in danger.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the scoring process by specifying that points should be assigned for each person or companion animal endangered, rather than counting them as victims. It also stipulates that the highest point value applicable should be used for scoring. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of House Bill No. 4646. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the legal framework surrounding the assessment of crimes involving multiple victims, particularly in cases involving both humans and companion animals.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 777.39