MI HB5431

Expands penalties for making false crime reports, with enhanced sentences if the report results in physical injury (up to 5 years), serious bodily impairment (up to 10 years), or death (up to 15 years) to any person responding to the false report.

Criminalizes false reports of medical or other emergencies to police, fire, 911 operators, or medical first responders, with penalties ranging from 93 days misdemeanor to 15-year felony depending on whether injury or death results from the response.

Prohibits knowingly making false reports or threats of violations related to certain criminal statutes (chapters XXXIII and specific sections 327, 328, 397a, 436), with first offense up to 4 years imprisonment and subsequent offenses up to 10 years.

Authorizes courts to order reimbursement of emergency response costs (police, fire, medical vehicles and teams) to the state or local government from persons convicted of false reports or threats.

Allows courts to order parents of juveniles to pay outstanding emergency response costs if the juvenile is unable to pay, with consideration of financial hardship and provisions for modified payment plans.