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MI SB1030

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/9/2016

Primary Sponsor

David Knezek

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Origin

Senate

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Michigan Criminal Procedure Act section 12e to add "vulnerable roadway user" to the definition of victims in MCL 257.601c(2) for moving violations causing death.

  • Adds sentencing guideline provisions for moving violations causing death to a vulnerable roadway user, classified as Class C felony with 15-year statutory maximum.

  • Removes reference to "chapter VI" in the statute, clarifying application to felonies enumerated in sections 601 to 624b of the Michigan Vehicle Code.

  • Establishes sentencing guidelines for multiple vehicle code violations including fleeing and eluding (various degrees), signal preemption device offenses, and failure to stop at accident scene resulting in death or serious injury.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment, contingent upon Senate Bill No. 1029 of the 98th Legislature being enacted into law.

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: SB 1029'16

Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines

Last Action

Referred To Committee Of The Whole

10/18/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary6/9/2016

Full Bill Text

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