Criminal Justice (Corrections)

passed both · Michigan · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 5574: Crimes: public office and officers; intimidating or harassing an individual based on actual or perceived employment as a first responder; prohibit, and provide penalties. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 409c. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5575'26

HB 5574 prohibits approaching within 25 feet of a first responder who is lawfully performing their duties after being verbally warned not to approach, if the person intends to interfere, threaten, or harass them. It directly affects individuals who target first responders (like police, firefighters, or EMTs) during emergency operations. Violations are misdemeanors punishable by up to 60 days in jail or $500 fines, but become felonies causing injury (up to 2 years) or death (up to 15 years), with fines up to $7,500. The law focuses on preventing direct obstruction or harm during critical incidents, not general public behavior.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProtects first responders from harassment during duties, strengthening law enforcement safety and accountability within criminal justice framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Policing

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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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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 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 Jan 28, 2026

HB 5475: State: identification cards; program to provide state identification cards to parolees; provide for. Amends sec. 1 of 1972 PA 222 (MCL 28.291). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5477'26, HB 5474'26

HB 5475 requires Michigan's Secretary of State to issue official state identification cards to individuals who are about to be released on parole or discharged from prison. Beginning January 1, 2026, the Secretary must issue these cards to eligible parolees using information provided by the Department of Corrections about their release date. The bill mandates that cards be delivered to the correctional facility before the parolee's release date or mailed to the facility if the person is already released. This directly affects parolees in Michigan who need state ID cards for accessing services, housing, or employment upon reentry.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides ID cards to parolees to ease reentry, reducing recidivism and supporting rehabilitation - key criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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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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in committee · Michigan · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 5477: Traffic control: driver license; program to provide driver license and state identification cards to parolees; provide for. Amends sec. 307 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.307). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5475'26, HB 5474'26

HB 5477 allows parolees in Michigan to use an identification card issued by the Department of Corrections as valid proof of identity when applying for a driver's license or state ID card. The bill amends Michigan's vehicle code to require the Secretary of State to accept these correctional facility ID cards, which include the parolee's legal name, photograph, and identifying information. This change directly affects individuals recently released from prison who need to establish legal identification for driving and other purposes. The key mechanism is adding this specific ID card as an accepted document under existing identity verification rules for license applicants. This eliminates a barrier to obtaining essential identification for parolees reentering communities.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRemoves bureaucratic barrier for parolees to obtain driver's licenses, facilitating reintegration and reducing recidivism risk - directly aligns with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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in committee · Michigan · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 5474: Corrections: other; program to provide driver license and state identification cards to parolees; provide for. Amends sec. 34c of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.234c). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5477'26, HB 5475'26

HB 5474 requires Michigan's Department of Corrections to proactively help prisoners obtain driver's licenses and state ID cards before release. Specifically, the department must collect required documents and photos 60 days prior to release, send them to the Secretary of State, and assist with social security verification. It creates a "reentry success fund" to cover these administrative costs, ensuring prisoners have essential identification for reintegration. This directly affects parolees and prisoners nearing release who need these IDs to access employment, housing, and other services.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates ID/license assistance for parolees 60 days pre-release with reentry fund, directly reducing barriers to reintegration and aligning with criminal justice reform goals to lower recidivism.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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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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