S.B. 565: COMMITTEE SUMMARY                        FELONY MURDER: “ARSON” DEFINITION

Senate Bill 565

Sponsor: Senator Mike Rogers Committee: Judiciary

Date Completed: 9-26-95

SUMMARY OF SENATE BILL 565 as introduced 5-25-95:

The bill would amend the Michigan Penal Code to define “arson” for purposes of the Code’s “felony murder” provision. Under that provision, murder committed in the perpetration of certain felonies, including arson, constitutes first-degree murder, which requires a sentence of life in prison without possibility of parole.

The bill would define “arson” as the burning of a dwelling house (MCL 750.72), the burning of other real property (MCL 750.73), the burning of personal property (MCL 750.74), or the burning of insured property (MCL 750.75).

MCL 750.316                                                                                   Legislative Analyst: P. Affholter

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

Fiscal Analyst: M. Hansen

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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.

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