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MI SB0387

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/19/2011

Primary Sponsor

Tonya Schuitmaker

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Origin

Senate

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Changes terminology from "driver" to "operator" of a motor vehicle in the fleeing and eluding statute.

  • Fourth-degree fleeing and eluding: felony punishable by imprisonment up to 2 years and fine up to $2,000.

  • Third-degree fleeing and eluding: felony with 2-5 years imprisonment and fine up to $5,000 if violation results in collision, occurs in 35 mph or less zone, or individual has prior fleeing conviction.

  • Second-degree fleeing and eluding: felony with 2-10 years imprisonment and fine up to $10,000 if violation causes serious bodily impairment or individual has prior first-, second-, or third-degree fleeing convictions or multiple fourth-degree convictions.

  • First-degree fleeing and eluding: felony with 2-15 years imprisonment and fine up to $15,000 if violation results in death; conviction requires license suspension (third-degree and below) or revocation (second-degree and above).

Legislative Description

Crimes; fleeing and eluding; penalties for crime of fleeing and eluding a law enforcement officer; provide mandatory minimum sentence. Amends sec. 479a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.479a).

Crimes, penalties

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Judiciary

9/25/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/19/2011

Full Bill Text

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