2007 House Bill 4403

Ban life without parole sentence for juveniles

Introduced in the House

March 6, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Virgil Smith (D-7)

To prohibit sentencing an individual convicted as a juvenile to imprisonment for life without the possibility of parole. This is the maximum penalty in Michigan law and is only imposed for the most serious crimes of violence.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 4, 2008

Passed in the House 66 to 40 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 10, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary