MI HB6090

Replaces the existing "ethnic intimidation" statute with a broader "bias-motivated crime" definition that includes disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, and age in addition to race, color, religion, national origin, and gender.

Defines a bias-motivated crime as targeting a victim of a predicate crime based on one or more protected characteristics, regardless of whether the perpetrator's perception of the characteristic is accurate.

Establishes felony penalties: up to 2 years imprisonment or $5,000 fine for bias-motivated misdemeanors, and 50% enhancement of sentencing guidelines for bias-motivated felonies.

Allows civil lawsuits by victims of bias-motivated crimes to recover treble damages (3 times actual damages or $2,000 minimum) plus reasonable attorney fees and costs.

Adds new Section 377d criminalizing placement of nooses or burning crosses on property without permission with intent to intimidate, treating such conduct as injury to property regardless of physical damage caused.