2012 House Bill 5694 / Public Act 533

Increase penalty for “first degree arson”

Introduced in the House

May 29, 2012

Introduced by Rep. Joseph Graves (R-51)

To establish a new crime of “first degree arson” with increased penalties for a person who willfully or maliciously burns or blows up a multiunit dwelling regardless of whether it is occupied, or a mine, or any building where the fire results in physical injury to an individual.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 27, 2012

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 28, 2012

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 29, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 6, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 13, 2012

Amendment offered

To also establish penalties for arson that destroys less than $1,000 worth of property.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To establish a new crime of “first degree arson” with increased penalties for a person who willfully or maliciously burns or blows up a multiunit dwelling regardless of whether it is occupied, or a mine, or any building where the fire results in physical injury to an individual.

Received in the House

Dec. 13, 2012

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 31, 2012