HB4528

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

Introduced·6/3/25
Introduced Text

Michigan HB4528 establishes sentencing guidelines for drivers causing the death of a blind person or their guide dog in a crosswalk.

Michigan HB4528 amends the Michigan Compiled Laws to create specific sentencing guidelines for drivers who cause the death of a blind pedestrian or their service animal in a crosswalk through grossly negligent behavior. This bill targets drivers approaching a pedestrian crossing in a grossly negligent manner, resulting in the death of a blind pedestrian or their guide dog. The proposed changes are part of the state's criminal procedure and sentencing guidelines.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Reported With Recommendation With Substitute H-1

16 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 11, 2025

9:00 AM

House Health Policy

Jun 4, 2025

9:00 AM

House Health Policy

History

Feb 18

House

Referred To Committee On Judiciary

Nov 12, 2025

House

Read A Second Time

Nov 12, 2025

House

Substitute (h-1) Adopted