SB0217

Traffic control: accidents; penalties for moving violation causing physical injury or death to a vulnerable roadway user; enhance. Amends sec. 12e, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.12e). TIE BAR WITH: SB 216'25

Chamber Passed·6/24/25

Enhances penalties for moving violations causing injury or death to vulnerable roadway users in Michigan.

This bill amends Michigan's vehicle code to increase penalties for drivers who cause traffic accidents resulting in physical injury or death to vulnerable roadway users. It specifically targets violations involving signal preemption devices and failure to stop at the scene of an accident. The enhanced penalties apply to various scenarios, including causing death or serious impairment to vulnerable users. The changes take effect 90 days after the bill is enacted, contingent on the passage of Senate Bill No. 216.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 30–6 · Jun 24, 2025
Current
Judiciary Committee
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House floor vote

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

30 Yea

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6 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Jun 5, 2025

12:00 PM

Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety

May 22, 2025

12:00 PM

Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety

History

Jun 24, 2025

Senate

Passed Roll Call # 168 Yeas 30 Nays 6 Excused 1 Not Voting 0

Jun 24, 2025

House

Received On 06/24/2025

Jun 24, 2025

House

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