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MI HB4323

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/22/2023

Primary Sponsor

James DeSana

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Creates a new misdemeanor offense for individuals who come within 21 feet of a law enforcement officer's parked patrol vehicle after being instructed not to do so, punishable by up to 90 days imprisonment or a $600 fine or both.

  • Exempts individuals who are being detained, searched, or arrested by law enforcement from this provision.

  • Exempts individuals explicitly permitted by the officer to speak with them and approach within 21 feet, provided they return to 21 feet distance when requested.

  • Exempts individuals who unknowingly enter the 21-foot zone while merely traversing near the location.

  • Exempts situations where the patrol vehicle is parked at a location where no active investigation or law enforcement business is being conducted.

Legislative Description

Law enforcement: other; 21-foot protection zone around a patrol vehicle; create. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 479d.

Crimes: other

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/22/2023

3/23/2023

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice3/22/2023

Full Bill Text

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