MI HB4959

Amends MCL 777.12e to add nine felony offenses from the Michigan Vehicle Code to the sentencing guidelines framework in Chapter XVII of the Code of Criminal Procedure.

Establishes sentencing classifications and maximum penalties for moving violations causing death, including death in work zones (Class C, 15 years), death to implement of husbandry operators (Class C, 15 years), and reckless driving causing death to vulnerable roadway users (Class C, 15 years).

Creates graduated penalties for fleeing and eluding police, ranging from Class G with 2-year maximum (fourth degree) to Class C with 15-year maximum (first degree).

Establishes offenses and penalties for signal preemption device violations, ranging from Class G (2 years) for using a device to Class C (15 years) for causing death.

Adds failure to stop at accident scene offenses with Class E penalty (5 years) for serious impairment or death and Class C penalty (15 years) for death when driver is at fault.

Takes effect only if House Bill No. 4958 is enacted into law.