HB 5951 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Law enforcement: other; law enforcement use of a chemical agent or kinetic energy projectile in certain situations; restrict. Creates new act.

This Michigan bill restricts law enforcement officers from using chemical agents, such as pepper spray, or kinetic energy projectiles like rubber bullets to disperse protests or demonstrations. Instead of allowing broad use for crowd control, the law permits these tools only when an officer is properly trained and when their use is objectively necessary to prevent a threat to life or serious bodily injury. To ensure accountability, the bill requires agencies to submit detailed reports within 60 days of any such incident, documenting the event details, the specific tools used, the number of rounds fired, any injuries sustained, and the de-escalation steps taken before resorting to force. Additionally, agencies must publish these reports on their websites and may request a 30-day extension if needed to complete the submission.
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May 2026
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Introduced May 12, 2026 Last action May 13, 2026
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May 12, 2026
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referred to Committee on Government Operations
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May 12, 2026
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introduced by Representative Rep. Emily Dievendorf
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1 primary · 10 co-sponsors

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