The bill amends the Michigan penal code by adding a new section, 89a, which establishes penalties for individuals who deliver a schedule 1 controlled substance, excluding marihuana, that results in serious injury to the recipient or any other individual. Specifically, it stipulates that such an act is classified as a felony, punishable by life imprisonment or a term of years. The bill defines "serious injury" as permanent disfigurement, serious impairment of health, or significant impairment of bodily functions, and provides a detailed list of conditions that qualify as "serious impairment of a body function."

Additionally, the bill outlines specific examples of what constitutes serious impairment, including the loss of limbs, organs, or senses, as well as conditions like comatose states and serious bone fractures. This legislative change aims to enhance accountability for those who distribute dangerous substances that lead to severe harm, thereby addressing public health and safety concerns related to drug use and distribution. The act is set to take effect 90 days after being enacted into law.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 750.1, 750.568
As Passed by the House: 750.1, 750.568