MI SB0217

Creates a new Class E felony for moving violations causing serious injury to a vulnerable roadway user or operator of an implement of husbandry, with a 5-year maximum sentence

Reduces the penalty for moving violations causing death to a vulnerable roadway user from Class C (15-year max) to Class D felony (10-year max)

Maintains Class C felony status (15-year max) for moving violations causing death to an operator of an implement of husbandry as a separate offense category

Takes effect 90 days after enactment, contingent on Senate Bill No. 216 of the 103rd Legislature also being enacted into law

Amends section 12e of Chapter XVII of Michigan's Code of Criminal Procedure to update the sentencing guidelines grid for these traffic-related felonies