Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB 217 — 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 0216'25

Last action — 9/23/2026 - referred to second reading

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced September 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

This bill increases penalties for traffic violations harming vulnerable roadway users.

The bill amends existing laws to enhance penalties for moving violations that result in physical injury or death to vulnerable roadway users. It aims to address the safety of individuals such as pedestrians and cyclists.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you are a worker who commutes by walking or cycling, stronger penalties for negligent drivers could enhance your safety on the road.
  • Families: Families with members who use roadways for biking or walking may benefit from improved protections against reckless driving.

Summary

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 0216'25

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

5 added · 4 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to SB 217 include the addition of five lines of text, while four lines were removed. This change likely clarifies specific provisions or requirements outlined in the bill. Such adjustments are important because they can impact how the bill is implemented and enforced, ensuring it aligns better with the lawmakers' goals.

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SENATE BILL NO.
SB-217, As Passed Senate, June 24, 2025 SENATE BILL NO.
This chapter applies to the following felonies enumerated in sections 601 to 624b of chapter VI of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, within chapter 257 of the Michigan JJR S00683'25_SB0217_INTR_1 u2xd7z Compiled Laws:
This chapter applies to the following felonies enumerated in sections 601 to 624b of chapter VI of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, within chapter 257 of the Michigan JJR S00683'25_SB217_APS_1 tfjndw Compiled Laws:
Category Class Description Stat Max 257.601b(3) Person C Moving violation 15 causing death to another person in a work zone or a school bus zone 257.601c(2) Person E Moving violation 5 causing serious injury to vulnerable roadway user or operator of implement of husbandry 257.601c(2) Person CD Moving violation 1510 257.601c(3) causing death to operator of implement of husbandry vulnerable roadway user 257.601c(4) Person C Moving violation 15 causing death to operator of implement of husbandry 257.602a(2) Pub saf G Fourth degree fleeing 2 and eluding 257.602a(3) Pub saf E Third degree fleeing 5 and eluding 257.602a(4) Person D Second degree fleeing 10 and eluding JJR S00683'25_SB0217_INTR_1 u2xd7z 257.602a(5) Person C First degree fleeing 15 and eluding 257.616a(2)(b) Pub saf G Using a signal 2 preemption device 257.616a(2)(c) Pub saf E Using a signal 5 preemption device causing a traffic accident 257.616a(2)(d) Person D Using a signal 10 preemption device causing serious impairment of a body function 257.616a(2)(e) Person C Using a signal 15 preemption device causing death 257.616a(2)(f) Pub ord G Selling or purchasing 2 a signal preemption device 257.617(2) Person E Failure to stop at 5 scene of accident resulting in serious impairment or death 257.617(3) Person C Failure to stop at 15 scene of accident resulting in death when at fault Enacting section 1.
Category Class Description Stat Max 257.601b(3) Person C Moving violation 15 causing death to another person in a work zone or a school bus zone 257.601c(2) Person E Moving violation 5 causing serious injury to vulnerable roadway user or operator of implement of husbandry 257.601c(2) Person CD Moving violation 1510 257.601c(3) causing death to operator of implement of husbandry vulnerable roadway user 257.601c(4) Person C Moving violation 15 causing death to operator of implement of husbandry 257.602a(2) Pub saf G Fourth degree fleeing 2 and eluding 257.602a(3) Pub saf E Third degree fleeing 5 and eluding 257.602a(4) Person D Second degree fleeing 10 and eluding JJR S00683'25_SB217_APS_1 tfjndw 257.602a(5) Person C First degree fleeing 15 and eluding 257.616a(2)(b) Pub saf G Using a signal 2 preemption device 257.616a(2)(c) Pub saf E Using a signal 5 preemption device causing a traffic accident 257.616a(2)(d) Person D Using a signal 10 preemption device causing serious impairment of a body function 257.616a(2)(e) Person C Using a signal 15 preemption device causing death 257.616a(2)(f) Pub ord G Selling or purchasing 2 a signal preemption device 257.617(2) Person E Failure to stop at 5 scene of accident resulting in serious impairment or death 257.617(3) Person C Failure to stop at 15 scene of accident resulting in death when at fault Enacting section 1.
JJR S00683'25_SB0217_INTR_1 u2xd7z Enacting section 2.
JJR S00683'25_SB217_APS_1 tfjndw Enacting section 2.
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Action History

  1. 9/23/2026 - referred to second reading

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on · 6 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

PASSED

Passed 30 Yea · 6 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 11600
Democrat 18001
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 30601
% of votes cast 81%16%0%3%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
Outman — Yea
Darrin Camilleri Democrat Yea
Dayna Polehanki Democrat Yea
Erika Geiss Democrat Not Voting
Jeff Irwin Democrat Yea
Jeremy Moss Democrat Yea
John Cherry Democrat Yea
Kevin Hertel Democrat Yea
Mallory McMorrow Democrat Yea
Mary Cavanagh Democrat Yea
Paul Wojno Democrat Yea
Rosemary Bayer Democrat Yea
Sam Singh Democrat Yea
Sarah Anthony Democrat Yea
Sean McCann Democrat Yea
Stephanie Chang Democrat Yea
Sue Shink Democrat Yea
Sylvia Santana Democrat Yea
Veronica Klinefelt Democrat Yea
Winnie Brinks Democrat Yea
Aric Nesbitt Republican Yea
Dan Lauwers Republican Yea
Edward McBroom Republican Yea
Jim Runestad Republican Yea
John Damoose Republican Nay
Jon Bumstead Republican Nay
Jonathan Lindsey Republican Nay
Joseph Bellino Jr. Republican Nay
Kevin Daley Republican Yea
Lana Theis Republican Nay
Mark Huizenga Republican Yea
Michael Webber Republican Yea
Michele Hoitenga Republican Nay
Roger Hauck Republican Yea
Roger Victory Republican Yea
Ruth Johnson Republican Yea
Thomas Albert Republican Yea

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PASSED ROLL CALL # 168 YEAS 30 NAYS 6 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0

Passed 30 Yea · 6 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 12600
Democrat 18001
Total 30601
% of votes cast 81%16%0%3%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
Darrin Camilleri Democrat Yea
Dayna Polehanki Democrat Yea
Erika Geiss Democrat Not Voting
Jeff Irwin Democrat Yea
Jeremy Moss Democrat Yea
John Cherry Democrat Yea
Kevin Hertel Democrat Yea
Mallory McMorrow Democrat Yea
Mary Cavanagh Democrat Yea
Paul Wojno Democrat Yea
Rosemary Bayer Democrat Yea
Sam Singh Democrat Yea
Sarah Anthony Democrat Yea
Sean McCann Democrat Yea
Stephanie Chang Democrat Yea
Sue Shink Democrat Yea
Sylvia Santana Democrat Yea
Veronica Klinefelt Democrat Yea
Winnie Brinks Democrat Yea
Aric Nesbitt Republican Yea
Dan Lauwers Republican Yea
Edward McBroom Republican Yea
Jim Runestad Republican Yea
John Damoose Republican Nay
Jon Bumstead Republican Nay
Jonathan Lindsey Republican Nay
Joseph Bellino Jr. Republican Nay
Kevin Daley Republican Yea
Lana Theis Republican Nay
Mark Huizenga Republican Yea
Michael Webber Republican Yea
Michele Hoitenga Republican Nay
Rick Outman Republican Yea
Roger Hauck Republican Yea
Roger Victory Republican Yea
Ruth Johnson Republican Yea
Thomas Albert Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 217 do?
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 0216'25
Who sponsors SB 217?
SB 217 is sponsored by Thomas Albert (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 217?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced September 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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