Bill > SB1091

This bill amends Section 907 of the Michigan Vehicle Code to modify the fines and costs associated with various civil infractions, which are violations of the law that are not considered criminal offenses. Key changes include introducing provisions for indigency assessments, meaning judges must now determine if an individual is unable to pay fines, costs, or justice system assessments before imposing them, and if found indigent, the judge has discretion on fines but cannot order costs or assessments. The bill also updates the effective date for certain waivers related to child seating systems and clarifies that schedules of civil fines must now include information about exceptions for indigent individuals and the process for determining indigency. Additionally, it repeals Section 908 of the Michigan Vehicle Code and ties the effectiveness of this bill to the enactment of Senate Bill No. 1089 of the 103rd Legislature.