HB4188

Crimes: intoxication or impairment; careless or negligent operation of vehicle as civil infraction; modify. Amends sec. 626b of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.626b).

Introduced·3/6/25
Introduced Text

Michigan HB4188 modifies the definition of careless or negligent operation of a vehicle as a civil infraction.

Michigan HB4188 amends section 626b of the 1949 PA 300 to redefine careless or negligent operation of a vehicle as a civil infraction. This change applies to individuals operating vehicles on highways, frozen public lakes, streams, ponds, or designated parking areas in a manner that endangers people or property, but without wantonness or recklessness. The amendment takes effect 90 days after being enacted into law.

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History

Mar 11, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/06/2025

Mar 6, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Alicia St. Germaine

Mar 6, 2025

House

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