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MI SB0844
Bill
AI Summary
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Replaces gender-specific pronouns ("he or she," "his or her") with gender-neutral language ("the person," "the person's") throughout the operating while intoxicated statute.
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Modifies suspension of imprisonment requirements by allowing judges to suspend sentences if defendants successfully complete specialty court programs, with minimum unsuspended periods of 5 days imprisonment or 30 days community service for violations within 7 years of prior conviction, and 10 days imprisonment or 60 days community service for violations after 2 or more prior convictions.
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Changes language from "shall" to "must" in certain provisions and updates statutory references for consistency.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Crimes: intoxication or impairment; penalties for operating while intoxicated; increase. Amends sec. 625 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.625).
Crimes: penalties
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety
5/1/2024