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MI HB5574

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Alicia St. Germaine

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Creates a new misdemeanor offense for approaching within 25 feet of a first responder after receiving a verbal warning to stay back, with intent to impede, threaten, or harass them, punishable by up to 60 days in jail or a $500 fine

  • Elevates the offense to a felony punishable by up to 2 years imprisonment and/or $1,000 fine if the violation causes injury to the first responder

  • Establishes a felony punishable by up to 15 years imprisonment and/or $7,500 fine if the violation results in the death of the first responder

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment, contingent on House Bill No. 5575 also being enacted into law

Legislative Description

Crimes: public office and officers; intimidating or harassing an individual based on actual or perceived employment as a first responder; prohibit, and provide penalties. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 409c. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5575'26

Crimes: public office and officers

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 02/24/2026

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/24/2026

Full Bill Text

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