A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16x of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16x), as amended by 2012 PA 323.
House Bills 5079 and 5080 enhance protections for law enforcement in Michigan by creating a new 20-year felony for forcibly disarming peace or corrections officers, updating related sentencing guidelines, and clarifying definitions and procedures to strengthen public safety and ensure consistent legal enforcement.
Co-sponsored by Reps.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
1. Amend page 3, line 7, after “peace” by striking out “20” and inserting “15”.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 75 to 25 (details)
Motion to give immediate effect
by
The motion prevailed by voice vote
Referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety