2018 House Bill 5377 / Public Act 339

Ban using subjective considerations in parole decisions

Introduced in the House

Jan. 10, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Klint Kesto (R-39)

To require that any departure from state parole guidelines be for substantial and compelling reasons that are "objective" and stated in writing. The bill prescribes a list of circumstances that would constitute substantial and compelling objective reasons for such departures.

Referred to the Committee on Law and Justice

April 10, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 30, 2018

Passed in the House 97 to 10 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 5, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 5, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the Senate 31 to 4 (details)

To require that any departure from state parole guidelines be for substantial and compelling reasons that are "objective" and stated in writing. The bill prescribes a list of circumstances that would constitute substantial and compelling objective reasons for such departures.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Sept. 12, 2018