HB 4188
Crimes: intoxication or impairment; careless or negligent operation of vehicle as civil infraction; modify. Amends sec. 626b of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.626b).
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Bill overview
This bill changes the legal penalties for operating a vehicle while impaired or carelessly, specifically when it poses a risk to people or property. Currently, these offenses are typically criminal charges, but this legislation changes them to civil infractions. This means instead of facing criminal charges and potential jail time, a person found to be operating a vehicle in this manner could be subject to fines. The changes will go into effect 90 days after the bill is signed into law.
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Cameron Cavitt
Curtis VanderWall
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