Bill > HB4691

This bill amends the Michigan Vehicle Code to modify penalties for fleeing and eluding law enforcement, establishing a tiered system of criminal charges with increasingly severe punishments based on the circumstances of the offense. The bill creates four distinct degrees of fleeing and eluding: fourth-degree (the least serious), third-degree, second-degree, and first-degree (the most serious), each with specific criteria that trigger higher-level charges. The key changes include mandatory minimum jail sentences for each degree of the offense, ranging from 30 days for fourth-degree to 5 years for first-degree, along with progressively higher fines up to $10,000. Factors that can elevate the charge include causing a collision, prior convictions, operating in low-speed areas, causing serious injury, or causing a death. The bill also provides a detailed definition of "serious injury" that includes significant physical impairments like loss of limb, substantial bodily function impairment, brain damage, and other severe medical conditions. The amendments are designed to create more specific and potentially stricter penalties for individuals who attempt to evade law enforcement during traffic stops. The bill will take effect 90 days after enactment and is tied to the passage of another related bill (House Bill 4690).

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4691