Criminal Justice

passed both · Michigan · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 4599: Crimes: organized; gift card fraud; provide for. Amends 2012 PA 455 (MCL 752.1081 - 752.1087) by adding sec. 3a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4598'25

This bill (HB 4599) amends Michigan's criminal code to address gift card fraud by adding Section 3a to existing statutes (MCL 752.1081-752.1087). It directly affects individuals who commit gift card fraud, such as stealing or selling stolen gift card numbers. The bill creates specific criminal penalties for these offenses but does not provide details on the exact penalties or scope in the given context. The bill passed the House on September 9, 2025, with strong support, and was referred to the Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety Committee. The context provided does not include the specific provisions or who is affected beyond the general fraud focus.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeAdds criminal penalties for gift card fraud, expanding criminalization without reform elements.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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passed both · Michigan · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 4598: Crimes: organized; violations of the organized retail crime act; expand. Amends sec. 4 of 2012 PA 455 (MCL 752.1084).

HB 4598 expands Michigan's Organized Retail Crime Act to specifically address new tactics used in theft. It adds provisions criminalizing the acquisition, alteration, or use of stolen gift cards (subsections i(i)-(iii)), fraudulent wireless device purchases (subsections h), and manipulating fire exit alarms (subsections g) as organized retail crime. The bill makes these acts felonies punishable by up to 5 years in prison, $5,000 fines, or both, and requires offenders to pay restitution to retailers and forfeit stolen merchandise. This directly affects retailers (through enhanced protections) and individuals committing these expanded theft methods, while clarifying that property representation as stolen is sufficient for prosecution.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization of retail theft tactics, imposing felony penalties and restitution, increasing punitive measures without reform elements95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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passed both · Michigan · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 5537: Crimes: controlled substances; production and sale of kratom; prohibit. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 473a.

HB 5537 prohibits the production, sale, or offering for sale of kratom (including all parts of the Mitragyna speciose plant and synthetic variants like 7-hydroxymitragynine) in Michigan. It directly affects businesses and individuals selling kratom products, imposing misdemeanor penalties that escalate based on severity: up to 90 days in jail and $5,000 fines for first offenses, with harsher penalties for repeat violations or sales to minors. Sales to anyone under 18 carry enhanced penalties, including up to one year in jail and $10,000 fines for first offenses. The law defines "kratom" broadly to cover all plant parts, extracts, and synthetic forms, making these activities illegal under Michigan's penal code.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeProhibits kratom sales with criminal penalties, expanding controlled substance laws and increasing criminalization rather than promoting reform or reducing penalties.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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passed both · Michigan · House Mar 17, 2026

HB 5125: Crimes: penalties; enhanced penalties for theft of cargo; provide for. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 356e.

HB 5125 would add enhanced penalties for theft of commercial cargo in Michigan. If passed, individuals convicted of stealing cargo (defined as goods in transit via trucks, warehouses, or shipping facilities, excluding direct-to-consumer packages like retail deliveries) could face up to 10 additional years in prison. Prosecutors must specify this enhanced penalty in court documents, and the extra sentence would run consecutively with any other sentences for the same crime. The bill specifically targets theft of large-scale commercial shipments moving through transportation systems.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill adds enhanced penalties (up to 10 years) for cargo theft, increasing sentence severity. Aligns with 'increases mandatory sentences' indicator for 'oppose'.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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passed both · Michigan · House Mar 17, 2026

HB 5157: Crimes: penalties; delivery of controlled substance causing serious injury; provide penalties. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 89a.

This bill creates a new felony offense for delivering Schedule 1 or 2 controlled substances (excluding marijuana) that causes serious injury. It defines "serious injury" as permanent disfigurement, loss of body function (like a limb or eye), coma lasting over 3 days, or measurable brain impairment. Violators face life imprisonment or any prison term. The law applies to people who illegally provide these drugs when the substance causes harm to the user or others.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeImposes life imprisonment for drug delivery causing serious injury, expanding criminal penalties and increasing mandatory sentences.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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passed both · Michigan · House Feb 24, 2026

HB 5036: Crimes: other; false representation in assisted reproduction; prohibit, and provide penalties. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 219g.

HB 5036 prohibits knowingly providing false or misleading information about assisted reproduction procedures in Michigan, targeting health professionals and donors. It penalizes false claims regarding embryos/gametes, donor identity (including name or birthdate), or donor medical/family history with up to 5 years in prison or $50,000 fines. Health professionals who use unconsented embryos or gametes face harsher penalties: up to 15 years or $100,000 fines, and anonymous donor requests do not excuse violations. The bill applies to fertility clinics and providers, aiming to ensure transparency in services like IVF where accurate donor information is critical.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new criminal offenses with prison terms for false claims in assisted reproduction, expanding criminalization rather than reforming justice systems.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits false claims in assisted reproduction (a healthcare service), protecting patient rights and safety by penalizing misinformation about medical procedures and donor data.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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passed both · Michigan · House Jan 14, 2026

HB 4353: Water supply: systems; authority as municipal authority; modify. Amends sec. 1 of 2006 PA 563 (MCL 15.391). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4352'25

This bill's title incorrectly references water supply, but the actual text amends Michigan's law restricting disclosure of law enforcement statements (2006 PA 563). It defines "involuntary statement" as information compelled by a law enforcement agency through threats of job loss or sanctions. The bill would protect such compelled statements from disclosure, applying to officers employed by state police, county agencies, cities, universities, and other specified entities. This directly affects law enforcement officers and agencies by limiting how their compelled statements can be used in legal proceedings.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeProtects compelled law enforcement statements from disclosure, weakening oversight and accountability per 2006 PA 563 amendment.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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passed both · Michigan · House Dec 10, 2025

HB 4470: Highways: bridges; Mackinac Bridge; designate as a key facility. Amends sec. 552c of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.552c).

HB 4470 amends Michigan's penal code to designate specific portions of the Mackinac Bridge (those not open to or intended for public use) as a "key facility" under existing law. This means unauthorized entry onto these bridge sections - when enclosed by barriers like water and properly posted with signage - would become a felony punishable by up to 4 years in prison or a $2,500 fine. The bill adds the Mackinac Bridge to a list of protected critical infrastructure, including power plants, water facilities, and chemical plants, all requiring physical barriers and visible signage to enforce entry restrictions. It does not change current penalties or posting requirements but extends them specifically to the Mackinac Bridge's restricted areas.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new felony offense for unauthorized bridge entry, expanding criminalization and increasing penalties without reform context.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill designates Mackinac Bridge sections as protected critical infrastructure, enhancing security for transportation asset per highway bridge subject and penal code amendment.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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passed both · Michigan · House Nov 12, 2025

HB 5079: Crimes: public office and officers; penalties for disarming a law enforcement officer of a firearm if accomplished by force or if law enforcement officer is injured; increase. Amends sec. 479b of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.479b).

HB 5079 increases penalties for individuals who disarm a law enforcement officer using force or cause injury to the officer during such an incident. It amends existing law (MCL 750.479b) to raise criminal penalties for these specific acts against police. The bill directly affects people who physically interfere with officers' weapons, making the offense a more serious crime. This change applies to any situation where an officer is disarmed through force or injured while resisting disarming.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for disarming officers, aligning with 'oppose' indicators of raising mandatory sentences and expanding criminalization against law enforcement interference.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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passed both · Michigan · House Nov 12, 2025

HB 5080: Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for disarming a law enforcement officer of a firearm if accomplished by force or if law enforcement officer is injured; provide for. Amends sec. 16x, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16x). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5079'25

This bill amends Michigan's sentencing guidelines to specifically increase penalties for individuals who take a police officer's firearm by force or cause injury to the officer during such an incident. It directly affects people convicted of assaulting officers to seize their weapons, making this a more severe offense under state law. The key change adds these circumstances as a factor for judges to consider when determining sentences, requiring harsher penalties for disarming officers through violence or causing harm. The amendment modifies Section 16x of the Code of Criminal Procedure (MCL 777.16x) to reflect these updated sentencing standards.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for disarming officers by force/injuring them, expanding criminalization and mandating harsher sentences per sentencing guidelines, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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