HB 5831 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Crimes: terrorism; penalties for acts of terrorism; modify. Amends sec. 543f of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.543f). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5830'26

This bill modifies the penalties for the crime of terrorism in Michigan by updating the language in the state penal code. It directly affects individuals charged with knowingly and premeditated acts of terrorism, ensuring the statute clearly mandates life imprisonment without parole if the act results in death. The legislation also maintains existing provisions that allow for a fine of up to $100,000 or a prison term of at least 25 years for other terrorism-related convictions. These changes aim to clarify the legal consequences for those convicted of terrorism under current laws.

Issues: ✗ Criminal Justice

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2026

Committee Review

Jun 2026

House Passage

Jun 2026

Senate Passage

Jun 2026

Governor

Introduced Apr 21, 2026 Last action Jun 10, 2026

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What changed between versions

House Introduced Bill → As Passed by the House · 3 edits · Jun 3, 2026

MINOR

The bill's title was capitalized differently, and the text 'substitute for' was inserted. A critical error was introduced in the enacting clause where 'people' was misspelled as 'peoplE'. Additionally, the requirement for this bill to take effect only if a companion bill (HB 5830) is passed was removed, meaning HB 5831 can now become law independently.

Scope change

The bill's scope regarding its enactment conditions changed; it is no longer contingent on the passage of a related companion bill.

TECHNICAL

The word 'people' in the enacting clause was misspelled as 'peoplE'.

The phrase 'substitute for' was inserted into the header.

TIMELINE

The condition requiring House Bill No. 5830 to be enacted before this bill takes effect was deleted.

Floor votes · House Jun 3, 2026

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Jun 10, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY

upper

Jun 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT

upper

Jun 3, 2026

Lower · Passed

passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #173 Yeas 74 Nays 32 Excused 0 Not Voting 4

lower

Jun 2, 2026

Lower · Passed

substitute (H-1) adopted

lower

May 13, 2026

Committee

referred to second reading

lower

May 13, 2026

Lower · Passed

reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1)

lower

Apr 21, 2026

Committee

referred to Committee on Judiciary

lower

Apr 21, 2026

Introduced

introduced by Representative Rep. Donni Steele

lower

1 primary · 11 co-sponsors