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MI HB4998
Bill
Status
10/15/2015
Primary Sponsor
Peter Lucido
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AI Summary
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Amends the Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure to add sentencing guidelines for motor vehicle-related felonies under Chapter VI of the Michigan Vehicle Code.
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Creates a Class G felony for third or subsequent offense of using an electronic device while operating a motor vehicle, with a maximum sentence of 2 years.
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Establishes sentencing guidelines for various vehicle code violations including fleeing and eluding (ranging from Class G to Class C with sentences from 2 to 15 years) and signal preemption device violations.
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Includes sentencing guidelines for moving violations causing death in work zones or school bus zones, and failure to stop at accident scenes resulting in serious injury or death.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment and is contingent upon passage of House Bill 4997.
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for third or subsequent violation of statute prohibiting use of electronic devices while operating a vehicle; create. Amends sec. 12e, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.12e). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4997'15
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 10/16/2015
10/20/2015