HB 6118 Michigan House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

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

This bill modifies Michigan's search warrant procedures to require law enforcement officers to announce their identity and purpose and wait a reasonable period before forcibly entering a home or building. Officers must wear uniforms or be clearly identifiable during such forced entries to ensure occupants know they are dealing with police. The law includes specific exceptions allowing entry without announcement if there is an immediate threat to life, evidence suggests occupants are aware of the officers' presence, or announcing identity would hinder the investigation. When seeking authorization for these exceptions, officers must include details about known occupants, any disabilities, and animals in the warrant application.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2024
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Governor
Introduced Nov 14, 2024 Last action Dec 10, 2024
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Dec 10, 2024
Committee
referred to second reading
lower
Dec 10, 2024
Lower · Passed
reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1)
lower
Nov 14, 2024
Committee
referred to Committee on Criminal Justice
lower
Nov 14, 2024
Introduced
introduced by Representative Jimmie Wilson
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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