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MI HB6580

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Paul Opsommer

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits making statements, gestures, or engaging in conduct within 500 feet of a funeral, memorial service, viewing, funeral procession, or burial that would make a reasonable person feel intimidated, threatened, or harassed.

  • Prohibits making statements, gestures, or engaging in conduct intended to incite an imminent breach of the peace or intended to disrupt funeral services, viewings, processions, or burials within 500 feet of such events.

  • Prohibits intentionally obstructing, hindering, impeding, or blocking another person's entry to or exit from funeral services, viewings, processions, or burials, with an exception for persons conducting or assisting in these services.

  • Classifies violations of these prohibitions as disorderly conduct felonies punishable under section 168 of the Michigan Penal Code.

Legislative Description

Crimes; disorderly conduct; certain conduct directed at funeral services; prohibit as disorderly conduct. Amends sec. 167d of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.167d).

Cemeteries and funerals, burial or cremation

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 12/01/2010

12/1/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary11/30/2010

Full Bill Text

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