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MI SB0333
Bill
Status
5/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Stephanie Chang
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AI Summary
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Requires all law enforcement agencies in Michigan to adopt a use of force policy within 6 months of the act's effective date
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Mandates that officers may only use physical force that is "objectively reasonable" based on the facts and circumstances known to the officer at the time
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Restricts deadly force to situations where it is necessary to protect the officer or another person from an imminent threat of death or serious bodily harm
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Classifies intentional restriction of airflow to the throat or windpipe as deadly force if it creates substantial risk of death or serious bodily harm
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Requires law enforcement agencies to continuously review and update their policies, and make them publicly available on their website or at their physical location
Legislative Description
Law enforcement: other; use of force policies; require law enforcement agencies to create. Creates new act.
Law enforcement: other
Last Action
Referred To Committee Of The Whole
9/9/2025