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MI SB0422

Bill

Status

Engrossed

10/21/2015

Primary Sponsor

Rick Jones

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Origin

Senate

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Michigan's criminal sentencing guidelines (MCL 777.12g) to add seven vehicle-related felonies to the sentencing framework.

  • Establishes sentencing classifications and statutory maximums for reckless driving offenses: Class E (5-year max) for causing serious impairment and Class C (15-year max) for causing death.

  • Adds sentencing guidelines for failure to yield to emergency vehicles: Class G (2-year max) for causing injury to emergency personnel and Class C (15-year max) for causing death.

  • Includes sentencing guidelines for failure to use due care around emergency personnel: Class G (2-year max) for injury and Class C (15-year max) for death.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment, but only if Senate Bill No. 421 of the 98th Legislature is also enacted into law.

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of failing to yield or stop upon immediate approach of authorized emergency vehicle; provide for. Amends sec. 12g, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.12g). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0421'15

Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Criminal Justice

10/21/2015

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice10/21/2015
Judiciary6/30/2015

Full Bill Text

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