SB 333 Michigan Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

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.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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May 2025
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Governor
Introduced May 29, 2025 Last action Sep 9, 2025
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Sep 9, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
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Sep 9, 2025
Upper · Passed
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT 9/4/2025
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May 29, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
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May 29, 2025
Introduced
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG
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1 primary · 9 co-sponsors

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