Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5576: Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for intimidating or harassing an individual based on actual or perceived employment as a first responder; provide for. Amends sec. 16t, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16t). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5574'26

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

Plain-language summary

HB 5576 is a bill introduced in the Michigan House on February 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for intimidating or harassing an individual based on actual or perceived employment as a first responder; provide for. Amends sec. 16t, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16t). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5574'26. Primary sponsor: Jay DeBoyer (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: Jay DeBoyer (Republican). 14 co-sponsors.