Criminal Justice (Corrections)

in committee · Michigan · House Mar 19, 2026

HB 5747: Weapons: firearms; firearms in certain state buildings; prohibit. Amends sec. 234d of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.234d).

This bill prohibits individuals from carrying firearms in specific state buildings, including the Michigan State Capitol, the Anderson House Office Building, and the Binsfeld Senate Office Building, with exceptions for security personnel, peace officers, and licensed concealed pistol carriers serving as legislators. It also expands existing restrictions by banning firearms in polling places, early voting sites, and within 100 feet of ballot drop boxes for 40 days before an election, while allowing law enforcement and licensed carriers to carry in these areas. The legislation applies to various other locations such as financial institutions, churches, courts, theaters, sports arenas, day care centers, hospitals, and licensed liquor establishments, with similar exemptions for security staff, peace officers, and permit holders. Violations of these provisions are classified as misdemeanors punishable by up to 90 days in jail, a fine of up to $100, or both.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts firearm access in state buildings and polling places, expanding criminalization and limiting constitutional rights.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Firearms Law Enforcement

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in committee · Michigan · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 5527: Crimes: assaultive; elements of certain offenses; modify. Amends secs. 81d &167 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.81d & 750.167).

HB 5527 amends Michigan's penal code to increase penalties for assaulting public officials while they are performing their duties, such as police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel. Penalties range from up to 2 years in prison for basic assault to up to 20 years for causing death, based on the severity of harm (e.g., bodily injury requiring medical care or serious impairment of body function). The bill also adds a provision clarifying that attending a protest is protected under the First Amendment and does not by itself violate disorderly conduct laws.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for assaulting public officials, expanding criminalization and opposing criminal justice reform efforts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Policing Violent Crime

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passed both · Michigan · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 5537: Crimes: controlled substances; production and sale of kratom; prohibit. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 473a.

HB 5537 prohibits the production, sale, or offering for sale of kratom (including all parts of the Mitragyna speciose plant and synthetic variants like 7-hydroxymitragynine) in Michigan. It directly affects businesses and individuals selling kratom products, imposing misdemeanor penalties that escalate based on severity: up to 90 days in jail and $5,000 fines for first offenses, with harsher penalties for repeat violations or sales to minors. Sales to anyone under 18 carry enhanced penalties, including up to one year in jail and $10,000 fines for first offenses. The law defines "kratom" broadly to cover all plant parts, extracts, and synthetic forms, making these activities illegal under Michigan's penal code.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeProhibits kratom sales with criminal penalties, expanding controlled substance laws and increasing criminalization rather than promoting reform or reducing penalties.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Drug Policy

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passed · Michigan · House May 12, 2026

HB 5465: Crimes: trespassing; prohibition against entering a key facility; expand. Amends sec. 552c of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.552c).

HB 5465 amends Michigan's trespassing law to criminalize unauthorized entry into specific critical infrastructure facilities, including power plants, water treatment sites, natural gas stations, chemical plants, and data centers. The bill requires these facilities to display clearly visible signage (at least 1-inch letters, 50 square inches, spaced for visibility) to warn against entry. Unauthorized entry into such facilities - when enclosed and properly posted - becomes a felony punishable by up to 4 years in prison or a $2,500 fine. The law explicitly excludes lawful, peaceful protests and labor disputes from prosecution.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by making unauthorized entry into critical infrastructure a felony, increasing penalties without reform intent.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProtects data centers (critical tech infrastructure) via felony trespassing penalties, enhancing cybersecurity measures for digital infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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passed both · Michigan · House May 7, 2026

HB 5425: Criminal procedure: sex offender registration; employment of a registered sex offender at a business that provides services to minors; prohibit. Amends 1994 PA 295 (MCL 28.721 - 28.730) by adding sec. 5d.

HB 5425 prohibits registered sex offenders from working at businesses primarily serving minors under 18, such as dance studios, summer camps, youth sports venues, and tutoring services. It creates a misdemeanor for first violations (up to 1 year in jail or $1,000 fine) and a felony for repeat violations (up to 4 years in jail or $2,000 fine). The law requires registration authorities to provide written notice of these employment restrictions during initial registration and verification. This bill directly affects individuals required to register under Michigan's sex offender registry, aiming to restrict their employment in settings with unsupervised minor access.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeAdds strict employment restrictions for sex offenders, expanding criminalization of their activities under criminal justice framework95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Jun 10, 2026

SB 753: Crimes: other; citations to the motor vehicle sales finance act in the Michigan penal code; revise. Amends secs. 219e & 219f of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.219e & 750.219f). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0739'25

SB 753 amends Michigan's penal code to prohibit preparing or submitting loan applications in another person's name without authorization, or possessing related instruments obtained through such violations. It creates felony penalties (up to 4 years in prison or $2,500 fines) for non-financial actors who commit these acts. The bill specifically exempts financial institutions (including those licensed under the Motor Vehicle Sales Finance Act) and their employees when acting within regulatory boundaries, such as reporting suspected fraud to authorities. These changes directly affect individuals committing loan application fraud while providing clear protections for regulated financial entities.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates felony penalties for unauthorized loan applications, expanding criminalization without reform focus, aligning with 'expands criminalization' indicator.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 11, 2025

HB 4600: Crimes: terrorism; making terrorist threat or false report of terrorism; modify. Amends sec. 543m of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.543m).

HB 4600 amends Michigan's law on terrorism threats and false reports, specifically modifying Section 543m of the Penal Code. The bill clarifies that making a threat of terrorism (even without intent to carry it out) or knowingly reporting a false terrorism incident can be prosecuted as a felony. It removes the defense that a defendant lacked the intent or capability to commit the threatened act. This law directly affects individuals who make threatening communications about terrorism or falsely report terrorism incidents, with penalties including up to 20 years in prison or a $20,000 fine. The bill was introduced on June 10, 2025, and referred to the Judiciary Committee.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRemoves intent defense for terrorism threats/false reports, expanding criminalization. Aligns with 'oppose' indicators of broadening prosecution scope.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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passed both · Michigan · House Mar 17, 2026

HB 5125: Crimes: penalties; enhanced penalties for theft of cargo; provide for. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 356e.

HB 5125 would add enhanced penalties for theft of commercial cargo in Michigan. If passed, individuals convicted of stealing cargo (defined as goods in transit via trucks, warehouses, or shipping facilities, excluding direct-to-consumer packages like retail deliveries) could face up to 10 additional years in prison. Prosecutors must specify this enhanced penalty in court documents, and the extra sentence would run consecutively with any other sentences for the same crime. The bill specifically targets theft of large-scale commercial shipments moving through transportation systems.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill adds enhanced penalties (up to 10 years) for cargo theft, increasing sentence severity. Aligns with 'increases mandatory sentences' indicator for 'oppose'.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Courts

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passed both · Michigan · House Feb 24, 2026

HB 5036: Crimes: other; false representation in assisted reproduction; prohibit, and provide penalties. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 219g.

HB 5036 prohibits knowingly providing false or misleading information about assisted reproduction procedures in Michigan, targeting health professionals and donors. It penalizes false claims regarding embryos/gametes, donor identity (including name or birthdate), or donor medical/family history with up to 5 years in prison or $50,000 fines. Health professionals who use unconsented embryos or gametes face harsher penalties: up to 15 years or $100,000 fines, and anonymous donor requests do not excuse violations. The bill applies to fertility clinics and providers, aiming to ensure transparency in services like IVF where accurate donor information is critical.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new criminal offenses with prison terms for false claims in assisted reproduction, expanding criminalization rather than reforming justice systems.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits false claims in assisted reproduction (a healthcare service), protecting patient rights and safety by penalizing misinformation about medical procedures and donor data.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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in committee · Michigan · House Nov 13, 2025

HB 5247: Civil rights: public records; limited access to public records; provide for incarcerated individuals. Amends secs. 1, 2, 3 & 5 of 1976 PA 442 (MCL 15.231 et seq.).

HB 5247 amends Michigan's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to exclude individuals serving prison sentences from the definition of "person" eligible to request public records. Specifically, it revises Section 2(g) to clarify that "person" does not include anyone incarcerated in state or local correctional facilities. This change directly affects people currently in prison, removing their right to access public records through FOIA requests. The bill maintains that all other residents retain full FOIA access rights, with no other policy changes to the act's core provisions.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExcludes incarcerated individuals from FOIA access, reducing civil rights for prisoners under criminal justice corrections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Corrections

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