Traffic control: accidents; penalties for moving violation causing physical injury or death to a vulnerable roadway user; enhance. Amends sec. 12e, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.12e). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0617'23, SB 0618'23, HB 5223'23
This bill amends Michigan's criminal code to increase penalties for moving violations that result in physical injury or death to vulnerable roadway users, such as pedestrians and cyclists. It specifically raises the severity of charges and potential prison sentences for accidents occurring in work zones or school bus areas, as well as for incidents involving operators of farm equipment. The legislation requires the simultaneous passage of three companion bills to take effect, ensuring a coordinated approach to strengthening accountability for traffic offenses involving vulnerable road users.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2023
Committee Review
Jun 2024
House Passage
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Oct 25, 2023
Last action Jun 11, 2024
Floor votes · House Jun 4, 2024
How they voted
78–30
Passed
Total votes 108
Jun 4, 2024
D
Democratic56
100% Yea
R
Republican52
57% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Jun 11, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
upper
Jun 4, 2024
Lower · Passed
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call # 147 Yeas 78 Nays 30 Excused 0 Not Voting 2
lower
Jun 4, 2024
Lower · Passed
substitute (H-1) adopted
lower
May 14, 2024
Committee
referred to second reading
lower
May 14, 2024
Lower · Passed
reported with recommendation without amendment
lower
Oct 25, 2023
Committee
referred to Committee on Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure
lower
Oct 25, 2023
Introduced
introduced by Representative Bill Schuette
lower
1 primary · 17 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bill Schuette
RRepublican
Co
BB
Bob Bezotte
RRepublican
Co
Brad Slagh
RRepublican
Co
Brian BeGole
RRepublican
Co
Carrie Rheingans
DDemocratic
Co
CM
Christine Morse
DDemocratic
Co
Helena Scott
DDemocratic
Co
J.R. Roth
RRepublican
Co
Jimmie Wilson
DDemocratic
Co
Julie Brixie
DDemocratic
Co
Julie Rogers
DDemocratic
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