Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

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

Passed one chamber Last action June 11, 2026: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY

Plain-language summary

HB 5574 is a bill introduced in the Michigan House on February 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Alicia St. Germaine (Republican). It lists 14 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 11, 2026): REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Alicia St. Germaine (Republican). 14 co-sponsors.