Criminal Justice (Corrections)

in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 23, 2026

SB 920: Crimes: intoxication or impairment; penalties for operating while intoxicated and causing the death of another individual; modify. Amends sec. 625 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.625).

This bill modifies Michigan's vehicle code to clarify and strengthen penalties for driving while intoxicated or impaired by drugs, specifically addressing cases where such driving results in death or serious injury. It establishes that individuals under 21 cannot legally drive with any detectable alcohol in their system and updates the definition of intoxication to include impairment from controlled substances. The legislation also adjusts sentencing guidelines, increasing potential prison terms for drivers who cause fatalities while operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content of 0.17 or higher or if they have a prior conviction within seven years. Additionally, it maintains stricter penalties for drivers who kill emergency response personnel while intoxicated.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens penalties for DUI causing death and clarifies intoxication definitions, enhancing public safety and criminal justice enforcement.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Sentencing

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in committee · Michigan · House Apr 22, 2026

HB 5830: Crimes: terrorism; making terrorist threat or false report of terrorism; modify. Amends sec. 543m of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.543m). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5831'26

This bill proposes changes to Michigan's laws regarding false reports and threats of terrorism. It directly affects individuals who make communications about terrorism, clarifying that a person can be charged even if they lack the actual intent or ability to commit the threatened act. The key provision states that knowingly making a false report of terrorism or threatening violence with reckless disregard remains a felony punishable by five to twenty years in prison and a fine of up to $20,000. The bill is currently tied to a companion measure, meaning it will not take effect unless that related legislation is also passed.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens criminal justice by clarifying and maintaining felony penalties for false terrorism reports, ensuring accountability for reckless threats.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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in committee · Michigan · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 5792: Crimes: other; interfering with the operational technology of a covered critical infrastructure facility; prohibit. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 383b.

This bill creates a new felony offense for knowingly and maliciously interfering with the operational technology of specific critical infrastructure facilities. It directly affects individuals who intentionally disrupt systems such as large electric substations, significant battery storage units, major water facilities, large data centers, and natural gas storage sites. The law establishes two tiers of punishment: a standard penalty of up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine, or a harsher penalty of up to 30 years and a $300,000 fine if the disruption harms emergency services, hospitals, water systems, or causes over $1 million in damage. The legislation explicitly excludes lawful protests, authorized research, and law enforcement activities from these restrictions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates new felony offenses to protect critical infrastructure, thereby strengthening public safety and the criminal justice system's ability to deter malicious interference.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill strengthens energy infrastructure security by criminalizing attacks on critical energy facilities like substations and gas storage.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill enhances cybersecurity by creating felony penalties for malicious interference with critical infrastructure technology systems.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Oil & Gas

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 866: Appropriations: department of corrections; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

This bill authorizes funding for the Michigan Department of Corrections for the fiscal year 2026-2027. It establishes the budget amount the state will spend on correctional facilities and related operations during that period. The legislation also sets the rules for how the allocated funds can be used and spent by the department.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides funding for Department of Corrections operations, directly supporting budget appropriations for essential public services.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill provides funding for corrections department operations, enabling continued functioning of criminal justice infrastructure and programs.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Corrections

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 19, 2026

HB 5746: Crimes: penalties; penalties for discharging a firearm at a motor vehicle; increase fines if a minor is in the vehicle. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 234g.

This bill, known as Messiah's Law, creates a new felony offense for intentionally firing a gun at a vehicle the shooter knows or should know is occupied. The law directly affects individuals who commit this act and establishes penalties of up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. If a minor is present in the vehicle, the penalties increase to up to 20 years in prison and a $20,000 fine. The legislation amends Michigan's penal code by adding a specific section to address this conduct. The bill would take effect 90 days after being signed into law.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens criminal justice by creating new felony penalties for firearm discharge at vehicles, enhancing public safety and accountability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Firearms

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passed both · Michigan · House May 19, 2026

HB 5744: Crimes: penalties; penalties for discharging a firearm at a motor vehicle; increase fines if a minor is in the vehicle. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 234g.

This bill, known as Messiah's Law, creates a new felony offense for intentionally firing a gun at a motor vehicle that the shooter knows or should know is occupied. The law directly affects individuals who commit this act by establishing criminal penalties that include up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. If the vehicle contains a minor, the penalties increase to a maximum of 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $20,000. The legislation amends Michigan's penal code by adding a new section to address this specific type of firearm discharge.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens criminal justice by creating new felony penalties for firearm discharge at occupied vehicles, enhancing public safety and deterrence.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Firearms

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 5685: Crimes: penalties; threats or assault against employee of family independence agency; expand. Amends sec. 81c of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.81c).

This bill strengthens penalties for threatening, intimidating, or harassing employees of Michigan's Family Independence Agency, which includes staff from the Department of Health and Human Services and contracted private agencies. It expands criminal liability to cover verbal threats, intimidation, and harassment specifically targeting these workers due to their employment status. The legislation establishes misdemeanor charges for threats, intimidation, or harassment punishable by up to one year in jail or a $1,000 fine, while physical assaults causing injury become felonies with potential sentences of up to two years or a $1,000 fine. More severe assaults resulting in serious impairment of body functions carry felony penalties of up to five years in prison and fines ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. The bill also clarifies definitions for harassment and intimidation while ensuring that convictions under this law do not prevent prosecution under other applicable laws.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens penalties for threatening agency employees, enhancing protection for public servants and supporting criminal justice enforcement.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill strengthens penalties for threatening, intimidating, or harassing workers, directly protecting employee safety and rights in the workplace.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Violent Crime Employment Discrimination

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 19, 2026

HB 5751: Weapons: other; manufacture, sale, or possession of a bump stock; prohibit. Amends sec. 224 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.224).

This bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, or possession of bump stocks and multiburst trigger activators in Michigan. It amends the state penal code to explicitly classify these devices as illegal weapons alongside machine guns and silencers. The legislation defines bump stocks as devices that allow semiautomatic firearms to fire multiple rounds with a single trigger pull by using recoil energy, and multiburst trigger activators as devices that increase a firearm's rate of fire. Violations are classified as felonies punishable by up to five years in prison, a fine of up to $2,500, or both. The law includes exemptions for licensed federal firearms manufacturers and certain government contractors.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill prohibits dangerous devices that increase firearm lethality, enhancing public safety and strengthening criminal justice enforcement.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Drug Policy Firearms

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SB 844: Crimes: assaultive; harassing, interfering with, or injuring a letter carrier; prohibit, and provide penalties. Amends sec. 81d of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.81d).

This bill strengthens penalties for assaulting or interfering with letter carriers by adding them to the list of protected workers under Michigan's existing assault laws. It makes it a felony to harm, obstruct, or endanger anyone performing their duties, including postal workers, with increased prison terms and fines depending on the severity of the injury. The law applies to any individual who knows or should know the person is working, and penalties range from up to two years in prison for minor offenses to up to 20 years if the victim dies. The bill does not prevent additional charges for other crimes committed during the same incident and allows prison sentences to be served consecutively to other related convictions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens penalties for assaulting letter carriers, enhancing protections for workers and increasing consequences for criminal behavior.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Violent Crime

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passed both · Michigan · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 5574: Crimes: public office and officers; intimidating or harassing an individual based on actual or perceived employment as a first responder; prohibit, and provide penalties. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 409c. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5575'26

HB 5574 prohibits approaching within 25 feet of a first responder who is lawfully performing their duties after being verbally warned not to approach, if the person intends to interfere, threaten, or harass them. It directly affects individuals who target first responders (like police, firefighters, or EMTs) during emergency operations. Violations are misdemeanors punishable by up to 60 days in jail or $500 fines, but become felonies causing injury (up to 2 years) or death (up to 15 years), with fines up to $7,500. The law focuses on preventing direct obstruction or harm during critical incidents, not general public behavior.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProtects first responders from harassment during duties, strengthening law enforcement safety and accountability within criminal justice framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Policing

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