Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 256: Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for tampering with utility shutoff to residence; amend to reflect decriminalization of certain acts. Amends secs. 16o & 16s, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16o & 777.16s). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0255'25

In committee Last action November 5, 2025: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

Plain-language summary

SB 256 is a bill introduced in the Michigan Senate on April 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for tampering with utility shutoff to residence; amend to reflect decriminalization of certain acts. Amends secs. 16o & 16s, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16o & 777.16s). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0255'25. Primary sponsor: Jeff Irwin (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (November 5, 2025): REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jeff Irwin (Democratic). 9 co-sponsors.