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MI SB0071

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Damoose

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Origin

Senate

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Adds the portions of the Mackinac Bridge not open to the public to the list of "key facilities" protected under Michigan's trespassing law

  • Unauthorized entry onto a key facility is a felony punishable by up to 4 years imprisonment, a fine up to $2,500, or both

  • Removes the requirement that a facility must be "completely enclosed" for the law to apply, while maintaining requirements for physical barriers and posted signage

  • Key facilities must display conspicuous warning signs with minimum 1-inch letter height, at least 50 square inches in size, visible from any point of entry

  • Clarifies that leaving a barrier open during normal business hours for official purposes is not a defense against prosecution for unauthorized entry

Legislative Description

Highways: bridges; Mackinac Bridge; designate as a key facility. Amends sec. 552c of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.552c).

State agencies (existing): transportation

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Rules

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/18/2026
Transportation And Infrastructure3/13/2025
Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety2/11/2025

Full Bill Text

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