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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 12, 2026
Last action May 13, 2026
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Committee
1
May 12, 2026
Committee
referred to Committee on Government Operations
lower
May 12, 2026
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Emily Dievendorf
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Emily Dievendorf
DDemocratic
Co
Carrie Rheingans
DDemocratic
Co
Dylan Wegela
DDemocratic
Co
Erin Byrnes
DDemocratic
Co
Julie Brixie
DDemocratic
Co
Laurie Pohutsky
DDemocratic
Co
Natalie Price
DDemocratic
Co
Phil Skaggs
DDemocratic
Co
Reggie Miller
DDemocratic
Co
Stephen Wooden
DDemocratic
Co
Tonya Phillips
DDemocratic
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