The bill amends the Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure, specifically section 33 of chapter XVII, to include provisions for scoring offense variable 3, which pertains to physical injury to victims and companion animals. The amendments introduce new scoring categories that assign points based on the severity of the injury or death of either a victim or a companion animal. For instance, the bill specifies that 100 points are assigned for the death of a person, 50 points for the death of a companion animal, and various points for different levels of injury, including life-threatening injuries and bodily injuries requiring medical treatment.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that in cases with multiple offenders, all offenders must receive the same point assessment for death or physical injury. It also outlines specific scoring rules related to offenses involving vehicles and the influence of substances. Notably, the language regarding the scoring of injuries has been updated to include companion animals, reflecting a broader consideration of animal welfare in the legal framework. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of House Bill No. 4646.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 777.33