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MI HB4792

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/30/2013

Primary Sponsor

David Nathan

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice5/30/2013

Full Bill Text

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