Criminal Justice (Policing)

in committee · Michigan · House Jul 22, 2025

HB 4732: Crimes: animals; penalties for killing or causing serious physical harm to a police dog, police horse, or search and rescue dog; modify. Amends sec. 50c of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.50c).

HB 4732 increases penalties for harming police and search-and-rescue dogs or horses used in law enforcement. It makes intentionally killing or causing serious physical harm to these animals a felony (up to 5 years in prison or $10,000 fine), while lesser harm or interference during duties is a misdemeanor (up to 1 year or $5,000 fine), or a felony if committed during another crime. The law applies specifically to animals trained and deployed by Michigan law enforcement agencies for police or search-and-rescue operations. It does not affect other animals or alter existing penalties for unrelated offenses.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for harming police/search-and-rescue animals, strengthening law enforcement protections and operational effectiveness within criminal justice framework.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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signed · Michigan · House Jul 29, 2026

HB 4518: Law enforcement: reports; Michigan Amber alert act; modify. Amends title & sec. 3 of 2002 PA 712 (MCL 28.753).

HB 4518 modifies Michigan's Amber Alert Act to require law enforcement agencies to submit missing child alert reports to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children within 24 hours of activating an alert. This change directly affects Michigan police departments and state agencies that use the Amber Alert system. The bill updates existing law by replacing prior reporting timelines with a specific 24-hour deadline for submissions. This policy adjustment aims to expedite information sharing during missing child cases.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires 24-hour submission of missing child reports to NCMEC, expediting information sharing for law enforcement response efficiency in missing children cases.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

in committee · Michigan · House Sep 16, 2025

HB 4944: Criminal procedure: other; right to due process; provide for. Amends sec. 13, ch. IV of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 764.13) & adds sec. 1a to ch. III.

HB 4944 requires police to clearly inform individuals arrested for criminal offenses about their rights. Specifically, it mandates that officers advise arrestees of their right to remain silent, their right to have an attorney present during questioning, and that anything they say may be used against them in court. This directly affects people arrested for crimes in Michigan, ensuring they receive these standard due process warnings upon arrest. The bill amends Michigan's criminal procedure code to add this requirement as a new Section 1a in Chapter III.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates police to provide Miranda warnings (right to silence, attorney, use of statements), protecting arrestees' due process rights and civil liberties per criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · Michigan · Senate May 29, 2025

SB 340: Law enforcement: records; reference to the law enforcement officer separation of service record act in the Bullard-Plawecki employee right to know act; update and include release of provisional service records. Amends secs. 7 & 9 of 1978 PA 397 (MCL 423.507 & 423.509). TIE BAR WITH: SB 339'25

SB 340 amends Michigan's Bullard-Plawecki Employee Right to Know Act (MCL 423.507, 423.509) to clarify when law enforcement agencies can share personnel records. It updates rules for releasing "provisional service records" and separation-of-service records under related laws (2017 PA 128), ensuring these specific records are exempt from standard deletion rules. The bill requires law enforcement agencies to note if investigations into employee conduct were unfounded and prohibits using old investigation files for future hiring or promotions. It directly affects police departments, training academies, and the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards when handling employee records.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnhances police accountability by requiring documentation of unfounded investigations and preventing misuse of old records in personnel files.85% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 24, 2025

SB 263: Public employees and officers: compensation and benefits; retention program for certain public employees; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 262'25

Senate Bill 263, known as the "state employee critical shortage retention program act," establishes a bonus payment program for certain public employees in Michigan. It requires specific state departments, including the Departments of Corrections and State Police, to provide bonuses to "qualified employees." These employees, such as conservation officers and certain corrections or state police personnel, can receive $5,000 for completing two years of service by September 30, 2026. An additional $5,000 is available for completing another two years of service by September 30, 2028, with a maximum total bonus of $10,000 per employee.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides retention bonuses for corrections/state police staff, strengthening workforce stability in criminal justice agencies.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBonuses for conservation officers directly support environmental protection roles by incentivizing retention in conservation enforcement positions.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides $5,000 retention bonuses to critical public employees (e.g., corrections/state police), directly expanding compensation benefits for specific worker groups.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Public Employees

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passed · Michigan · Senate Jan 30, 2025

SR 6: A resolution condemning the attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, including the assault on the courageous members of the Capitol Police, and denouncing the use of presidential pardon power to absolve those who participated in the dangerous and anti-democratic riots.

This Senate resolution (SR 6) formally condemns the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack and specifically denounces President Trump's 2025 pardons of 1,500 individuals involved in the riots, including those convicted of assaulting police officers. It highlights the 140+ law enforcement injuries sustained during the attack and cites police unions' criticism of the pardons as undermining accountability. The resolution serves as a symbolic statement expressing disapproval to federal leaders, not a policy change. It directly addresses the federal executive branch's use of pardon power regarding Capitol riot participants.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill denounces pardons of Capitol rioters as undermining police accountability, aligning with criminal justice reform that promotes accountability for violent crimes against law enforcement.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Violent Crime

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in committee · Michigan · Senate May 29, 2025

SB 343: Law enforcement: other; individuals filing complaints against law enforcement; allow to remain private. Creates new act.

SB 343, the "Reporting of Law Enforcement Officer Misconduct Privacy Act," protects the privacy of people who file complaints about police misconduct. It requires law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and others handling such complaints to keep the complainant's identity confidential unless the person requests disclosure, gives written permission, or disclosure is required by court order, criminal proceedings, or internal investigations. The law prohibits unauthorized disclosure of identifying information and imposes a $500 civil fine for violations. It directly affects individuals reporting misconduct and all entities receiving or investigating such complaints.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProtects complainant privacy to encourage reporting of police misconduct, directly enhancing police accountability - a core criminal justice reform indicator.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Sep 9, 2025

SB 336: Criminal procedure: warrants; execution of search warrants; modify. Amends sec. 6 of 1966 PA 189 (MCL 780.656).

SB 336 modifies Michigan's search warrant procedures by requiring law enforcement officers to announce their identity and purpose before entering a property, then wait a reasonable time for admittance before forcing entry. It allows exceptions to this rule only in specific situations: imminent danger, evidence destruction risk, or if announcing would compromise an investigation. Officers seeking exceptions must include details about occupants (including disabilities) and animals in their warrant application. The bill directly affects police executing warrants and residents of homes or buildings being searched, aiming to balance officer safety with property occupant rights. The proposed changes are not yet law.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires officer announcement before entry, adding accountability to search warrants, aligning with civil rights protection in criminal justice reform.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Sep 9, 2025

SB 333: Law enforcement: other; use of force policies; require law enforcement agencies to create. Creates new act.

SB 333 requires all Michigan law enforcement agencies to adopt and regularly update use-of-force policies by six months after the law takes effect. These policies must mandate that officers only use objectively reasonable force, prohibit continuous throat restraint as deadly force, and prioritize de-escalation techniques before resorting to physical or deadly force. Agencies must also publicly post their policies online or at physical locations and continuously review them to align with legal standards. The bill directly affects every law enforcement agency in Michigan, setting clear, enforceable standards for officer conduct during encounters.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates de-escalation, bans throat restraints, requires public policies - enhances police accountability per criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing Tags Public Safety

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in committee · Michigan · Senate May 29, 2025

SB 335: Law enforcement: training; duty to intervene policy; require law enforcement agencies to adopt. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 341'25

SB 335 requires all Michigan law enforcement agencies to adopt written "duty to intervene" policies within 12 months of the bill's effective date. These policies must mandate officers to stop or prevent excessive force by colleagues and report such incidents to a supervisor. The bill directly affects law enforcement agencies and their officers, making policy violations grounds for disciplinary action. It also allows agencies to use a state-created model policy but does not prevent stricter internal policies. The bill's effective date depends on the passage of companion bill SB 341.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates duty to intervene policies to prevent excessive force, directly enhancing police accountability and aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing

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