Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB 6029 — Criminal procedure: sentencing; consideration of veteran status in sentencing; require. Amends secs. 1 & 21, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.1 & 777.21).

Last action — bill electronically reproduced 06/02/2026

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced June 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill requires courts to consider a person's veteran status during sentencing.

This bill amends existing criminal procedure law to mandate the consideration of an individual's veteran status when determining sentences in court. It aims to recognize the unique circumstances faced by veterans in the criminal justice system.

Summary

Criminal procedure: sentencing; consideration of veteran status in sentencing; require. Amends secs. 1 & 21, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.1 & 777.21).

Bill Text

Action History

  1. bill electronically reproduced 06/02/2026

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 6029 do?
Criminal procedure: sentencing; consideration of veteran status in sentencing; require. Amends secs. 1 & 21, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.1 & 777.21).
Who sponsors HB 6029?
HB 6029 is sponsored by William Bruck (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 6029?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced June 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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