Criminal procedure: sentencing; mandatory sentencing for certain crimes in the riots act; require. Amends sec. 4 of 1968 PA 302 (MCL 752.544).
HB 5908 amends Michigan's existing riot laws to establish mandatory minimum sentences for specific criminal acts. The bill requires that anyone convicted of violating certain sections of the Riot Act must receive a prison term of at least 10 years, while other related offenses carry a maximum sentence of five years. This legislation directly impacts individuals charged with rioting and related crimes by ensuring they face a set minimum punishment rather than a judge's discretion. The changes take effect 90 days after the bill is officially signed into law.
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Apr 2026
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Introduced Apr 29, 2026
Last action Apr 30, 2026
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Apr 29, 2026
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referred to Committee on Judiciary
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Apr 29, 2026
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Mike Hoadley
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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Mike Hoadley
RRepublican
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Alicia St. Germaine
RRepublican
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Doug Wozniak
RRepublican
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Joe Pavlov
RRepublican
Co
Will Bruck
RRepublican
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