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MI HB5317
Bill
Status
11/9/2023
Primary Sponsor
Noah Arbit
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AI Summary
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Expands duty to apprehend individuals who disrupt meetings from religious assemblies to include meetings of secular organizations that occupy a parallel place in members' lives as churches do
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Specifies that sheriffs, deputies, marshals, constables, and peace officers who witness prohibited interruptions or disturbances at such meetings have a duty to apprehend the offender and bring them before district or municipal court
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Defines "secular organization" as an organization that occupies a place in the lives of its members parallel to that filled by a church or particular religious authority
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Removes gender-specific language by replacing "him or her" with "the offender"
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Amends MCL 752.527 (part of 1846 RS 158 regarding offenses against chastity, morality and decency)
Legislative Description
Law enforcement: other; secular organizations to be included in certain meetings where certain individuals could be apprehended for interruptions; provide for. Amends sec. 27 of 1846 RS 158 (MCL 752.527).
Civil rights: religious discrimination
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations
1/17/2024