MichiganBill lists a five-year maximum for repeat election offenses involving certain officers
For a third or later offense involving certain officers at an election, the table lists a five-year maximum sentence, if Senate Bill 1197 also becomes law.
What it does
The table lists a maximum sentence of five years for a third or later offense involving certain officers at an election. The amendment takes effect only if Senate Bill 1197 becomes law.
Argument forA listed felony class and five-year maximum could give courts a clear sentencing range for repeat offenses involving certain officers at elections, if the linked bill becomes law.
Argument againstA five-year maximum could expose people convicted of a repeat offense to a long prison term, if the linked bill becomes law.
More detail
The table lists this offense as a Class E felony, with a maximum sentence of five years. The entry covers a third or later offense involving unauthorized presence or conduct by military officers or certain federal officers or members at or during an election. This amendment takes effect only if Senate Bill 1197 is enacted into law. The entry applies to a third or later offense. The amendment takes effect only if Senate Bill 1197 is enacted.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Oct 6SENATE CO-SPONSOR(S) NAMED: SUE SHINKLatest
- Oct 6SENATE CO-SPONSOR(S) NAMED: MALLORY MCMORROW
- Oct 1REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICSMinor
- Oct 1INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JEREMY MOSSIntroduced
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