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MI HB4792
Bill
Status
5/30/2013
Primary Sponsor
David Nathan
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AI Summary
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Amends the criminal procedure code's sentencing guidelines (MCL 777.12e) to add new felony offenses related to vehicle code violations enumerated in sections 601-624b of the Michigan Vehicle Code.
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Adds sentencing guidelines for moving violations causing death, including death in work zones, school bus zones, to operators of farm equipment, and to vulnerable roadway users, all classified as Class C felonies with maximum sentences of 15 years.
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Establishes sentencing guidelines for four degrees of fleeing and eluding law enforcement, ranging from Class G (2-year maximum) for fourth degree to Class C (15-year maximum) for first degree.
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Creates sentencing guidelines for signal preemption device violations, ranging from Class G (2-year maximum) for using the device to Class C (15-year maximum) for causing death.
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Adds sentencing guidelines for failure to stop at the scene of an accident, with Class E (5-year maximum) for accidents resulting in serious impairment or death, and Class C (15-year maximum) for accidents resulting in death when at fault.
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Takes effect only upon enactment of a companion bill (Senate Bill or House Bill request no. 02458'13 of the 97th Legislature).
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of committing a moving violation causing death of vulnerable roadway user; provide for. Amends sec. 12e, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.12e). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4799'13
Criminal procedure, sentencing guidelines
Last Action
Referred To Second Reading
10/16/2013