HB 4528
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for driver causing death of blind person or dog guide in crosswalk; enact. Amends sec. 17b, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.17b). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4527'25
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to increase the penalties for drivers who cause the death of a blind person or a guide dog while crossing a crosswalk in Michigan. Specifically, it amends existing sentencing guidelines to apply stricter charges and potential sentences to drivers found guilty of such offenses. The bill’s enactment is contingent upon the passage of companion legislation, House Bill 4527, and Senate Bill 01723’25. This change aims to reflect the severity of harming vulnerable individuals in public spaces.
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Curtis VanderWall
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