The bill amends Section 479a of the Michigan Penal Code to enhance penalties for individuals who fail to stop their motor vehicle or vessel when signaled by a police or conservation officer. Key changes include the specification that the officer must be in uniform and in an identifiable vehicle or vessel. The penalties for fourth-degree fleeing and eluding are adjusted to include a minimum imprisonment of 182 days and a fine of up to $2,000. For third-degree offenses, the minimum imprisonment is set to one year with a fine of up to $5,000, while second-degree offenses carry a minimum of five years and a fine of up to $10,000. First-degree fleeing and eluding, which results in death, is punishable by a minimum of five years and a fine of up to $15,000.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the consequences of convictions, including license suspensions and revocations for operating a motor vehicle or vessel under various degrees of fleeing and eluding. The term "prior conviction" is defined to include previous violations of this section or similar laws. The bill is also designated as the "Lieutenant Donald Bezenah law" and will take effect 90 days after enactment, contingent upon the passage of House Bill No. 4691.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (H-1): 750.479
House Introduced Bill: 750.479