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MI HB5575
Bill
Status
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mike Harris
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AI Summary
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Defines "first responder" for purposes of intimidation/harassment crimes to include law enforcement officers, corrections officers, firefighters, and emergency medical service personnel.
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Defines "corrections officer" to encompass prison and jail guards, boot camp and minimum security facility personnel, and parole or probation officers.
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Establishes that "harass" means willfully engaging in conduct directed at a first responder that intentionally causes substantial emotional distress and serves no legitimate purpose.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment, contingent on House Bill No. 5574 also being enacted into law (tie bar provision).
Legislative Description
Crimes: public office and officers; certain terms related to the crime of intimidating or harassing an individual based on actual or perceived employment as a first responder; define. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 409d. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5574'26
Crimes: other
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 02/24/2026
2/26/2026