MI HB5085

Creates the Michigan anti-lynching act that defines lynching as an act of violence by a mob against an individual resulting in death.

Defines "mob" as an assemblage of more than one individual acting in violent and disorderly manner while defying the law and committing or threatening violence or property destruction.

Establishes that each mob member participating in a lynching is guilty of a felony punishable by life imprisonment without possibility of parole, and aiders, abettors, or accessories face the same penalty.

Makes hanging a noose on another's private property or on school, college, public park, or workplace property a misdemeanor with penalties of up to 1 year imprisonment or $5,000 fine for first offense and up to 1 year imprisonment or $15,000 fine for subsequent offenses.

Allows the legal representative of a lynching victim to sue each mob member for damages and permits the county to recover judgment amounts and costs from liable mob members, with a 2-year statute of limitations.