Criminal Justice (Law Enforcement)

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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passed · Michigan · Senate Jun 10, 2026

SB 891: Law enforcement: reports; communications under the Amber alert act; modify. Amends title & secs. 1, 2 & 5 of 2002 PA 713 (MCL 28.761 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0892'26

This bill updates Michigan's Child Abduction Broadcast Act to rename it the Child Abduction and Missing Child Broadcast Act and expand how radio and television stations can share information about missing children. It allows broadcasters to disseminate child abduction alerts through various channels, including social media, when they receive information from the Michigan Department of State Police under the existing Amber Alert system. The legislation also provides legal immunity to broadcasters who accurately share this information from the state police. The bill will not take effect unless it is passed together with a companion bill, SB 892.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens law enforcement capabilities by expanding Amber Alert communications and protecting broadcasters, directly supporting criminal justice efforts to protect children.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill expands technology use for child safety by allowing broadcasters to share alerts via social media, enhancing digital communication for public safety.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing Social Media

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passed both · Michigan · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 5575: Crimes: public office and officers; certain terms related to the crime of intimidating or harassing an individual based on actual or perceived employment as a first responder; define. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 409d. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5574'26

HB 5575 defines specific terms related to harassment of first responders in Michigan law. It adds a new section to the penal code clarifying that "first responder" includes law enforcement officers, corrections officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel. The bill defines "harass" as intentionally causing substantial emotional distress through a course of conduct with no legitimate purpose. This creates a clear legal standard for prosecuting harassment against these public safety workers, directly affecting their protection under state law.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill clarifies legal standards to prosecute harassment against first responders (law enforcement, corrections, etc.), strengthening protections for public safety workers under criminal justice framework.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProtects first responders from workplace harassment by defining legal standards for prosecution, strengthening workplace safety protections for key public safety workers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Employment Discrimination

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in committee · Michigan · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 5587: State agencies (proposed): other; grants for community violence intervention services; provide for. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5586'26

HB 5587 creates a state grant program to fund community-based violence prevention initiatives in areas with high homicide rates. It establishes a "community violence intervention and prevention fund" to award grants to eligible local governments (e.g., cities or counties with 35+ homicides in 2 of 3 years) or community nonprofits with proven experience addressing violence. Grants must support evidence-based strategies focused on trauma care, economic opportunities, and reducing violence without increasing incarceration, with at least 75% of funds directed to community organizations - not law enforcement. The program requires grantees to report on outcomes and coordinate with other violence prevention efforts, and mandates annual reports on best practices from the administering office.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds community violence prevention programs with evidence-based strategies (trauma care, economic opportunities) to reduce homicides, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Law Enforcement Violent Crime

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in committee · Michigan · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 5528: Crimes: disorderly conduct; criteria for inciting a riot; clarify. Amends secs. 1 & 2 of 1968 PA 302 (MCL 752.541 & 752.542).

HB 5528 amends Michigan's 1968 riot law (MCL 752.541 and 752.542) to clarify the definitions of riot and incitement to riot. It specifies that a riot occurs when five or more people acting together cause public terror through violent conduct, and incitement to riot involves urging others to commit unlawful violence, property destruction, or interfere with law enforcement officers. The bill explicitly states that peaceful protests - protected under the First Amendment and Michigan's constitution - are not violations of these provisions. This affects individuals participating in public gatherings or protests by defining clear legal boundaries between protected activity and unlawful conduct.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeClarifies riot law to explicitly protect peaceful protests (First Amendment), preventing overreach and advancing civil rights in criminal justice reform.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SB 801: Criminal procedure: search and seizure; protections against unlawful search and seizure; provide for. Amends sec. 15d, ch. IV of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 765.15d) & adds sec. 1h to ch. IV.

SB 801 prohibits law enforcement officers from stopping, detaining, or arresting individuals based solely on personal characteristics like race, ethnicity, language, religious affiliation, or perceived sexual orientation. It also bans officers from entering a dwelling using a federal administrative warrant. The bill amends existing law to clarify when federal officers may enforce state law (requiring state warrants or joint investigations) and specifies that such enforcement must comply with the new restrictions. These provisions directly affect all Michigan law enforcement officers (state and federal) and individuals subject to stops or searches under the bill's rules.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits discriminatory stops based on protected characteristics and clarifies warrant requirements, enhancing police accountability and civil rights protections in criminal procedure.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits discriminatory stops based on ethnicity/race and limits federal warrant use, reducing state cooperation with immigration enforcement and protecting immigrant communities from profiling.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · Michigan · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 5492: Law enforcement: other; guidelines for use of registration plate reader systems; provide for. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5493'26

HB 5492, the "regulating automatic license plate readers act," sets rules for private entities operating automatic license plate reader (ALPR) systems, requiring them to preserve captured license plate data for 14 days when law enforcement or a criminal defendant requests it with a specific written statement. The bill prohibits using the data as evidence in court if disclosure would violate the act, mandates data destruction after 14 days if not used, and allows individuals to sue for violations and recover at least $1,000 in damages or actual damages plus legal fees. Vehicle owners' data is protected from public disclosure without consent, except under a court order or warrant, and cannot be accessed by law enforcement without a warrant or specific preservation request.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRegulates ALPR data use to prevent misuse, protect privacy, and enhance law enforcement accountability per bill's data preservation, destruction, and lawsuit provisions.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates ALPR data retention/destruction to protect privacy, aligning with data privacy safeguards in technology policy.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Law Enforcement Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · Michigan · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 5495: Criminal procedure: search and seizure; protections against unlawful search and seizure; provide for. Amends sec. 15d, ch. IV of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 764.15d) & adds sec. 1h to ch. IV.

HB 5495 prohibits law enforcement officers from stopping, detaining, or arresting individuals based solely on personal characteristics like race, ethnicity, language accent, location near immigrant communities, or perceived religious, sexual, or political identity. It also bans officers from entering a dwelling using a federal agency administrative warrant. The bill defines key terms including "immigrant" (non-citizen residents) and "personal characteristics," and clarifies that federal officers may only enforce state law under specific conditions outlined in amended Section 15d. This directly affects all Michigan law enforcement officers and the people they interact with during stops or searches.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits discriminatory stops/detentions based on race/identity and bans warrantless home entries, directly enhancing police accountability and protecting civil rights in criminal procedure.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prohibits stops/detentions based on immigrant characteristics and bans state entry using federal immigration warrants, limiting cooperation with federal enforcement and protecting immigrant rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 5453: Criminal procedure: other; prison diversion program for individuals in the possession of controlled substances; create. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 - 777.69) by adding sec. 21c to ch. XVI.

HB 5453 creates a pre-charge diversion program for individuals suspected of possessing or using controlled substances under Michigan's Public Health Code (MCL 333.7403-7404). It allows prosecutors, law enforcement, and social welfare agencies to collaborate on a program that redirects eligible individuals away from criminal prosecution and into substance use disorder treatment. The program requires case management tracking and mandates that successful completion prevents prosecution for the underlying drug possession offense. This directly affects people charged with low-level drug possession, offering an alternative to jail through treatment-focused supervision.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates pre-charge diversion to treatment instead of prosecution, reducing incarceration and promoting rehabilitation - key criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRedirects substance possession cases to treatment instead of prosecution, advancing access to substance use disorder care under healthcare framework.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Drug Policy Law Enforcement Public Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · Michigan · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 5493: Law enforcement: other; guidelines for use of registration plate reader systems; provide for. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5492'26

HB 5493 regulates how state and local law enforcement agencies use automatic license plate reader (ALPR) systems. It prohibits most ALPR use except for specific purposes like checking for stolen vehicles, outstanding warrants, uninsured vehicles, or active criminal investigations. The bill requires agencies to delete captured plate data within 14 days (unless used as evidence or for ongoing investigations), adopt public policies on ALPR use, and submit quarterly usage reports. It directly affects police departments and other government entities that operate ALPR systems, limiting their data collection and retention practices.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts law enforcement ALPR use to specific purposes, mandates data deletion, and requires transparency/reporting - enhancing accountability and protecting civil rights within criminal justice reform.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRestricts ALPR data retention (14-day deletion) and limits use to specific law enforcement purposes, directly protecting data privacy as a technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing Data Privacy

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