MI HB5527

Modifies Michigan's assaulting/obstructing law enforcement statute (MCL 750.81d) to require prosecutors prove the defendant acted "with the intent to cause harm" to the officer, rather than the current standard where causing injury alone is sufficient

Penalties remain unchanged: up to 2 years for basic offense, 4 years if bodily injury requiring medical attention, 15 years for serious impairment, and 20 years if death results, with fines ranging from $2,000 to $20,000

Explicitly protects individuals' right to ask questions of or make inquiries to police officers, sheriffs, constables, and other peace officers without violating the obstruction statute

Adds new provision to the disorderly conduct statute (MCL 750.167) establishing that attending protests or mass demonstrations is a constitutionally protected right and cannot by itself constitute a violation

Prohibits attributing conduct of other protesters to an individual unless evidence demonstrates they acted in concert with those engaging in unlawful behavior