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MI HB6065

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/29/2016

Primary Sponsor

Samir Singh

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends definitions in the 1937 blind persons travel aids act to clarify that canes used by blind pedestrians must be "predominantly white or metallic in color with or without a red tip"

  • Adds new definition of "walker" as a white-colored travel aid (or with white legs) with or without a red tip for blind pedestrian identification and travel purposes

  • Changes penalty for violating section 2(1) from a fine of "not more than $100" to a fine of "not less than $100 and not more than $500" for misdemeanor violations

  • Establishes enhanced penalties for violations causing injury to a blind person: up to 1 year imprisonment or up to $1,000 fine

  • Establishes felony penalties for violations causing death of a blind person: up to 15 years imprisonment or up to $7,500 fine

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment

Legislative Description

Disabilities; other; penalties for certain violations to provision in use of travel aids by blind persons act; increase. Amends secs. 1a & 3 of 1937 PA 10 (MCL 752.51a & 752.53).

State agencies (existing): community health

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 11/29/2016

11/30/2016

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice11/29/2016

Full Bill Text

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