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MI HB5528
MI HB5528Crimes: disorderly conduct; criteria for inciting a riot; clarify. Amends secs. 1 & 2 of 1968 PA 302 (MCL 752.541 & 752.542).
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Introduced
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1968 PA 302, entitled"An act to define and prescribe the penalties for the crime of rioting and related crimes; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,"by amending sections 1 and 2 (MCL 752.541 and 752.542).
AI Summary
This bill clarifies the criteria for the crime of inciting a riot by amending existing Michigan law, specifically Public Act 302 of 1968, which defines rioting and related crimes. The changes propose that a riot occurs if five or more individuals acting together engage in violent conduct that creates a serious risk of public terror or alarm, removing the previous requirement for intent or recklessness. Additionally, the bill refines the definition of inciting a riot to state that it is unlawful if an individual or individuals, intending to cause or aid a riot, urge others to commit acts of unlawful force, violence, destruction of property, or interference with law enforcement or military personnel performing their duties, while explicitly preserving the constitutionally protected right to peacefully protest.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (21)
Laurie Pohutsky (D)*,
Noah Arbit (D),
Julie Brixie (D),
Brenda Carter (D),
Emily Dievendorf (D),
Matt Longjohn (D),
Sharon MacDonell (D),
Reggie Miller (D),
Jason Morgan (D),
Tonya Myers Phillips (D),
Cynthia Neeley (D),
Amos O'Neal (D),
Carrie Rheingans (D),
Julie Rogers (D),
Helena Scott (D),
Phil Skaggs (D),
Penelope Tsernoglou (D),
Dylan Wegela (D),
Regina Weiss (D),
Stephen Wooden (D),
Stephanie Young (D),
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 02/18/2026 (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5528 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2026-HIB-5528.htm |
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