HB 5916 amends Michigan's Revised Judicature Act to update the legal age threshold for criminal contempt penalties associated with violating personal protection orders. The bill changes the age requirement from 17 to 18 years old, meaning individuals aged 18 and older who violate such orders face immediate arrest and potential felony charges with a maximum prison sentence of 181 days and a fine of up to $500. This change directly affects adults who are subject to restraining orders and law enforcement officers who enforce them. The amendment clarifies sentencing guidelines for adult respondents while maintaining existing protections for minors.
This bill requires United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents working in Michigan to activate body-worn cameras when interacting with the public, except in private places where individuals expect privacy. The law mandates that these cameras record audio and video of the agents' activities during such interactions and establishes a civil infraction with a fine of up to $500 for non-compliance. Additionally, the bill specifies that agents who fail to pay the imposed fine would be deemed ineligible to work in the state until the debt is settled. The legislation applies specifically to federal ICE agents operating within Michigan's borders and creates a new regulatory framework for their use of recording technology.
This bill requires individuals in Michigan to obtain a license before purchasing, carrying, possessing, or transporting any firearm, including both pistols and other firearms. It establishes specific eligibility criteria for licensing, such as being at least 18 years old (21 for pistols), being a U.S. citizen or legal resident, and having completed a pistol safety training course. The legislation also mandates that law enforcement officials issue licenses to qualified applicants without unnecessary delay, unless there is probable cause to believe the applicant poses a threat or would commit a crime. Additionally, the bill requires firearm sellers to complete and submit license forms documenting each transaction, with specific reporting timelines for pistol purchases.
This bill expands Michigan's existing weapon-free zone laws to include all state-owned or leased buildings, with the exception of state-run shooting ranges. It directly affects individuals licensed to carry concealed firearms or exempt from licensing requirements by prohibiting them from carrying weapons in these new state facilities. The amendment clarifies that "premises" excludes parking areas and maintains existing exemptions for law enforcement, security personnel, judges, and other licensed professionals who are employed by or contracted to work at these locations. Violations of the prohibition could result in fines and suspension or revocation of a concealed carry license.
This bill prohibits licensed concealed pistol carriers from bringing firearms into specific state buildings and certain public venues, including schools, hospitals, sports arenas, and places of worship. It also bans portable electro-muscular disruption devices in these same locations, with exceptions for parking areas and certain law enforcement personnel. The legislation applies to all licensed individuals except retired police officers, security contractors, private investigators, and other designated law enforcement roles who are permitted to carry weapons on these premises. Violations result in civil fines, license suspensions, or criminal penalties depending on whether it is a first, second, or subsequent offense.
This bill amends the Michigan Amber Alert Act to expand when the state's Amber Alert system can be activated for missing children. It requires the Department of State Police to issue an Amber Alert for any missing child with special needs or for any missing child who law enforcement believes is in danger after a preliminary investigation. The bill defines "child with special needs" as someone under 26 who has a qualifying impairment, requires special education services, and has not yet graduated high school. The legislation also establishes that this act may be known as the "Rowan Act" and was introduced by Senator Sean McCann in March 2026.
This bill prohibits the sale of firearms to individuals under 21 years of age in Michigan, raising the current legal age limit from 18. It applies to sellers who knowingly sell guns to minors and increases penalties for repeat violations from misdemeanors to felonies. The legislation also updates existing laws regarding who can legally possess firearms in public and strengthens restrictions on carrying weapons in school zones. These changes directly affect gun dealers, firearm owners, and law enforcement by establishing clearer age limits and enforcement consequences.
This bill requires firearms dealers in Michigan to implement stricter security measures for storing and selling guns, including locking firearms and ammunition in secure cases when not directly supervised by sales staff. It mandates video surveillance systems that record customer facial features, requires annual inventory checks, and demands criminal background checks for employees who handle firearms. Dealers must also report lost or stolen firearms within 24 hours and allow law enforcement inspections of their premises. Violations of these new requirements can result in civil fines of up to $1,000.
This Michigan bill requires law enforcement agencies to obtain written parental consent before using minors under 18 as confidential informants or active participants in law enforcement activities. The law defines specific types of law enforcement agencies covered, including state police, local police departments, and university police, while excluding individuals who voluntarily report crimes without being recontacted for additional information. Parents or legal guardians can seek court orders to stop agencies from using their children in these roles if consent requirements are not met, and the bill mandates that agencies pay court costs and attorney fees along with damages ranging from $500 to $1,000 if they violate the consent provision. The legislation does not apply to minors who are legally emancipated under existing state law.
HB 5706 amends Michigan's vehicle code to establish a reimbursement mechanism for local law enforcement agencies that assist with certain vehicle crashes. The bill creates a funding pathway where local police departments can receive financial support from the highway safety fund when they provide assistance at vehicle crash scenes. This provision directly affects local law enforcement agencies and the state highway safety fund, allowing for reimbursement of costs incurred during crash assistance operations. The bill is tied to companion legislation HB 5705 and requires both measures to be enacted together for the changes to take effect.
