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 new language introduces a scoring system that assigns points based on the number of victims or companion animals placed in danger of physical injury or death. The scoring categories include multiple deaths (100 points), multiple companion animal deaths (50 points), and various thresholds for human and animal victims, with points assigned accordingly based on the severity of the situation.

Additionally, the bill modifies the existing language by replacing terms and clarifying the criteria for scoring. For instance, it changes "Count" to "Assign points for" and specifies that points should be assigned for each person or companion animal endangered. The bill also stipulates that 100 points can only be scored in homicide cases. Importantly, the enactment of this amendment is contingent upon the passage of House Bill No. 4646.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 777.39