2025 Senate Bill 256

Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for tampering with utility shutoff to residence; amend to reflect decriminalization of certain acts.

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending sections 16o and 16s of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16o and 777.16s), section 16o as amended by 2012 PA 169 and section 16s as amended by 2008 PA 414.

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Senate Bills 255 and 256 amends the Michigan Penal Code to address utility-related crimes and civil infractions, introducing penalties for unauthorized restoration of water services and mandating referrals to assistance programs for eligible individuals.

Introduced in the Senate

April 23, 2025

Introduced by Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-15) and eight co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Stephanie Chang (D-3), Rosemary Bayer (D-13), Mary Cavanagh (D-6), Darrin Camilleri (D-4), John Damoose (R-37), Mallory McMorrow (D-8), Sue Shink (D-14) and Erika Geiss (D-1)

Referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services