MI HB5050

Prohibits a person informed by a peace officer of a criminal investigation from concealing material facts, making false statements, or providing false documents regarding the investigation.

Penalties vary based on the severity of the crime being investigated: misdemeanor penalties up to 93 days or $500 for serious misdemeanors; up to 1 year or $2,500 for certain misdemeanors and felonies; up to 2 years or $5,000 for felonies punishable by 4+ years.

Establishes felony charges (up to 4 years or $5,000 fine) when the underlying crime involves murder, human trafficking, first-degree sexual conduct, armed robbery, carjacking, terrorism, or specific violent offenses punishable by 20+ years imprisonment.

Excludes alleged victims of the crime being investigated and persons acting under duress or reasonable fear of physical harm from a spouse, dating partner, co-parent, or household resident.

Preserves Fifth Amendment rights and does not prohibit a person from declining to speak with law enforcement regarding the investigation.