HB5959

Traffic control: driver license; penalties for moving violation causing death or serious impairment; modify. Amends sec. 601d of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.601d).

Introduced·5/13/26
Introduced Text

Michigan HB5959 modifies penalties for moving violations causing death or serious impairment.

Michigan HB5959 amends the Michigan Vehicle Code to modify penalties for moving violations that result in death or serious impairment. If convicted of a moving violation causing death, an individual faces imprisonment for up to one year, a fine of up to $2,000, or both. For a moving violation causing serious impairment, the penalty is up to 93 days in jail, a fine of up to $750 for a first offense and up to $1,000 for subsequent offenses, or both.

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Transportation And Infrastructure Committee
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History

May 14

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/13/2026

May 13

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Pat Outman

May 13

House

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