2020 House Bill 5857 / Public Act 386

Repeal minimum sentences in various laws

Introduced in the House

June 11, 2020

Introduced by Rep. Jack O’Malley (R-101)

To eliminate mandatory minimum sentences for various kinds of railroad vandalism including tampering with signals or throwing rocks at trains, but leave in place a potential life sentence for causing a derailment. This is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 5854 to 5857, and House Bill 5844, that make similar changes in other laws.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 22, 2020

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 23, 2020

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 24, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Oct. 14, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 10, 2020

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To eliminate mandatory minimum sentences for various kinds of railroad vandalism including tampering with signals or throwing rocks at trains, but leave in place a potential life sentence for causing a derailment. This is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 5854 to 5857, and House Bill 5844, that make similar changes in other laws.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Dec. 31, 2020