2001 Senate Bill 469 / Public Act 159

Introduced in the Senate

May 10, 2001

Introduced by Sen. Loren Bennett (R-8)

To increase the penalties for failure to stop at the scene of an accident resulting in injury or death for a person who knows or has reason to believe that he or she has been involved.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 30, 2001

Substitute offered

Which reflects changes adopted following committee testimony and discussion, with an amendment that defines in detail the type of injury covered by the bill.

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 31, 2001

Passed in the Senate 33 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 31, 2001

To increase the penalties for failure to stop at the scene of an accident resulting in injury or death for a person who knows or has reason to believe that he or she has been involved.

Oct. 23, 2001

Substitute offered

To recommend modifications to language contained in the bill resulting from committee testimony and deliberation.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Oct. 25, 2001

Passed in the House 104 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Oct. 25, 2001

To increase the penalties for failure to stop at the scene of an accident resulting in injury or death for a person who knows or has reason to believe that he or she has been involved.

Oct. 31, 2001

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Received in the House

Oct. 31, 2001

Signed by Gov. John Engler

Nov. 6, 2001