Bill > HB5831

This bill modifies the penalties for acts of terrorism under Michigan law, specifically amending Section 543f of the Michigan Penal Code. It clarifies that a person is guilty of terrorism if they knowingly and with premeditation commit such an act. The penalties for this offense are increased, making it a felony punishable by life imprisonment or any term of years, but not less than 25 years, along with a potential fine of up to $100,000. Crucially, if death results from the act of terrorism, the offender must be imprisoned for life without the possibility of parole, with limited exceptions. This change aims to strengthen the legal consequences for individuals who commit acts of terrorism, particularly in cases where lives are lost.