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MI HB4093

Bill

Status

Passed

5/14/2013

Primary Sponsor

Andrea LaFontaine

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits operating a vehicle while intoxicated, defined as being under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or intoxicating substances, or having an alcohol content of 0.08 grams or more per 100 milliliters of blood, per 210 liters of breath, or per 67 milliliters of urine.

  • Establishes enhanced penalties for operating while intoxicated causing death (up to 15 years imprisonment or $2,500-$10,000 fine) or serious bodily impairment (up to 5 years imprisonment or $1,000-$5,000 fine).

  • Sets stricter standards for drivers under 21 years of age, prohibiting any bodily alcohol content of 0.02 grams or more per 100 milliliters of blood, per 210 liters of breath, or per 67 milliliters of urine.

  • Authorizes peace officers to conduct preliminary chemical breath analysis and arrest without warrant for suspected intoxicated driving; provides procedures for chemical testing with results admissible as evidence.

  • Prohibits operating a commercial motor vehicle with alcohol content of 0.04 grams or more per 100 milliliters of blood, per 210 liters of breath, or per 67 milliliters of urine, with penalties up to 5 years imprisonment for violations with prior convictions.

Legislative Description

Crimes; intoxication or impairment; alcohol content for individuals operating a vehicle under the influence of alcoholic liquor; maintain at 0.08 without reversion to 0.10. Amends secs. 625, 625a, 625g & 625m of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.625 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4131'13

Crimes, vehicle offenses

Last Action

Assigned Pa 23'13 With Immediate Effect

5/14/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/21/2013
Criminal Justice1/23/2013

Full Bill Text

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