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MI HB5614

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/29/2014

Primary Sponsor

Samir Singh

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

HB 5614 Summary

  • Amends MCL 257.601d of the Michigan Vehicle Code to establish penalties for moving violations committed while operating a vehicle on public property that result in death or serious injury.

  • Creates a misdemeanor offense for committing a moving violation that causes death of another person, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than $2,000, or both.

  • Creates a misdemeanor offense for committing a moving violation that causes serious impairment of a body function to another person, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine of not more than $500, or both.

  • Applies to moving violations committed on highways, frozen public lakes, streams, ponds, parking areas, and other places open to the general public.

  • Preserves the right to charge, convict, or punish a person for any other violation of law in addition to violations under this section.

Legislative Description

Traffic control; violations; operation of a motor vehicle on property open to public in a manner that would be a moving violation if on public property causing death or serious impairment of a body function; prohibit, and provide penalties. Amends sec. 601d of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.601d).

Traffic control, traffic regulation

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 05/29/2014

6/3/2014

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice5/29/2014

Full Bill Text

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