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MI SB0844

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/1/2024

Primary Sponsor

Erika Geiss

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Origin

Senate

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Changes language from "shall" to "must" in certain provisions and updates statutory references for consistency.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety5/1/2024

Full Bill Text

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