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MI SB0353

Bill

Status

Passed

12/31/2012

Primary Sponsor

John Proos

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Origin

Senate

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "operating while intoxicated" to include operation under the influence of any intoxicating substance, not just alcohol and controlled substances, effective March 31, 2013.

  • Establishes criminal penalties for operating a vehicle with any amount of Schedule 1 controlled substances or specified controlled substances in a person's body, with misdemeanor and felony provisions based on prior convictions.

  • Increases penalties for operating under the influence while a passenger under age 16 is present, including mandatory vehicle immobilization and enhanced sentences for repeat offenders within 7 years or with 2+ prior convictions.

  • Requires courts to report findings of impairment from controlled substances or intoxicating substances to the Secretary of State and Department of State Police, with records retained for at least 7 years.

  • Permits courts to order ignition interlock device installation as a condition of probation for convictions involving subsection violations, and establishes procedures for proving prior convictions at sentencing.

Legislative Description

Traffic control; violations; any intoxicating substance; include in definition of "operating while intoxicated". Amends sec. 625 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.625).

Controlled substances, other

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0543'12 2012 Addenda

12/31/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/3/2011

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