Crimes: other; tampering with evidence by law enforcement officer with specific intent; prohibit, and provide penalties. Amends sec. 483a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.483a).

This bill amends Michigan's penal code to establish specific criminal penalties for law enforcement officers who tamper with evidence, particularly digital recordings from body-worn cameras. It prohibits officers from intentionally removing, altering, or failing to activate these cameras when such actions interfere with official investigations or legal proceedings. The legislation also bans officers from offering false evidence or retaliating against individuals who report crimes, with penalties ranging from misdemeanors to felonies depending on the severity of the misconduct. Additionally, the law includes an affirmative defense for officers acting solely to encourage truthful testimony and clarifies that these rules do not restrict the lawful duties of attorneys.